Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Identify vulnerabilities and assess cyber risk.
- Learn defensive security and incident-response principles.
- Develop practical, ethical and analytical security skills.
University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen
MSc Cybersecurity
Teaches how to defend systems, networks and data against modern threats such as hacking and ransomware. Suited to graduates in computer science or another quantitative subject who want to work in security roles. January starters take 16 months.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Cyber security analyst
- Security operations analyst
- Penetration tester
- Information security consultant
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a relevant quantitative discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Physics)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Four-year Bachelor's special degree from a recognised university; 55-59% is treated as comparable to a UK 2:2. Business School programmes need a degree at UK Honours level equivalent.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall (writing 6.0; other bands 5.5-6.0 depending on programme profile)
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of Aberdeen.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on abdn.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Aberdeen before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.