MSc Cyber Security
Course overview
The BSc Cyber Security at Birmingham City University is designed to equip students with the technical knowledge, critical thinking, and practical skills needed to tackle the cybersecurity challenges faced by today’s organisations. The course also develops management and problem-solving abilities essential for roles in the evolving digital security landscape.
Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the one-year programme takes a hands-on approach, using industry-standard tools and technologies. Students gain real-world experience through practical labs, simulations, and case studies, ensuring strong preparation for careers in cybersecurity, IT security consultancy, and digital forensics.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
Applicants are expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in Computing, Engineering or Information Management.
Applicants who do not meet this requirement but have extensive industrial experience will be asked to provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.
English Proficiency:
Candidates whose primary language is not English are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill area.
Scholarships
Bowater Financial Assistance Award
Graduate Scholarship
20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Postgraduate Scholarships
BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.
Up to £3,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Cyber Security programme from Birmingham City University can pursue various roles, including:
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Security Engineer
- Security Analyst
- Ethical Hacker
- Security Director
Cost of study
The tuition fee of the BSc Cyber Security at Birmingham City University is around £18,600 for the academic year 2025/26.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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