Msc Advanced Cyber Security

The MSc in Advanced Cyber Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time postgraduate programme that enhances your understanding of cutting-edge cyber security issues. This course covers core areas such as offensive security, defensive security, and information security governance, alongside modules covering penetration testing, forensics, applied cryptography, risk management, GDPR and ISO 27701 compliance.

Students are assessed through a combination of practical lab work, interactive seminars, traditional lectures, and a final dissertation project. Modules are designed to align with professional certifications such as CCNA, CyberOps, CEH, and ISO27001 auditing, all supported by Cardiff Met’s strong industry partnerships (e.g. ISC2, Cyber Wales, Airbus) and CIISec membership.

Cardiff Metropolitan University, located in vibrant Cardiff, Wales, is a public university with campuses at Llandaff and Cyncoed, serving over 11,500 students from more than 140 countries. Recognised in 2021 as the Times Higher Education University of the Year for the UK and Ireland, it delivers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across disciplines such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, Arts, and Technologies—including the Advanced Cyber Security course discussed here. The university is known for its excellent facilities, supportive academic community, and efforts to foster career-ready graduates.

Candidates for the MSc Advanced Cyber Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University must submit a personal statement explaining their reason for applying, along with a relevant academic or employer reference, with an option to upload their CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should have at least a second-class undergraduate degree (2:2) in relevant fields such as computer science, information technology, or engineering.
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  Applicants with different academic backgrounds may be considered if they can demonstrate strong and relevant work experience in cybersecurity.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from a non-English speaking background must achieve at least IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
• An equivalent SELT score is accepted.

The tuition fee for international students of the MSc Data Science in Cardiff Metropolitan University is £17,600 with Part-time study is charged per 20-credit module.

Cardiff Met provides several scholarships to international students, one of which is the Global Wales Postgraduate Scholarship, which provides up to £10,000 tuition fee waiver for students from selected countries.

Graduates of the MSc Advanced Cyber Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University can pursue diverse roles, including:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Ethical Penetration Tester
• Information Security Consultant
• Security Incident Handler
• Data Protection Officer

Applicants for the MSc Advanced Cyber Security from Cardiff Metropolitan University should apply directly through the university’s application portal. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.