MSc Computer Science and Cyber Security
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
Develop advanced cyber security expertise through practice-led learning in a specialist computing environment, working with industry-standard tools and technologies. You’ll engage in hands-on labs, workshops, and real-world scenarios that focus on understanding cyber threats, engineering secure systems, and designing resilient architectures. You’ll explore contemporary topics such as ethical hacking, cloud and network security, secure software engineering, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in both cyber attack and defence.
Throughout the course, you’ll critically examine the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities of cyber security practitioners. Benefit from strong industry links, live case studies, and guest talks from cyber security professionals, giving you insight into current challenges and practices across the sector. Opportunities to work on applied projects help you build practical experience and strengthen your employability.
A day in the life at Hull
Key highlights
- Hands-on labs and workshops using industry-standard cyber security tools
- Modules in ethical hacking, cloud and network security
- Explores AI's role in both cyber attack and defence
- Covers secure software engineering and resilient system architecture design
- Live case studies and guest talks from cyber security professionals
- Applied projects build practical experience and employability
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill
Scholarships
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesGREAT Scholarship
Minimum of £10,000
Up to £10,000PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber security analyst
- Penetration tester
- Security engineer
- Cloud security engineer
- Secure software developer
- Security architect
Cost of study
UK/Home: £13,285 per year | International: £19,355 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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