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.
Arden University · Coventry
MSc Cyber Security
A programme aligned with the NCSC academic framework that builds the technical and management skills needed for cyber security roles. It suits computing graduates or people with relevant IT work experience.
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 in a computing-related subject, or another 2:2 degree plus 18 months' relevant computing experience, or 3 years' relevant computing experience
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- We’ll check your qualifications against this course for you.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no element below 5.5
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Arden University.
- 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 arden.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 Arden University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.