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.
Aston University · Birmingham
MSc Cyber Security
Practical cyber security training ranging from offensive security (ethical hacking) to hardening existing and legacy systems. Designed to build technical knowledge and employability for security careers.
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
- UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent (Sri Lanka: CGPA 2.8/4.0)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Relevant Bachelor's degree: CGPA 2.8/4.0 for 2:2-equivalent courses, 3.2/4.0 for 2:1, 3.6/4.0 for First-class
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, 5.5 in each band
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan O/L English grade B accepted as IELTS 6.5 equivalent and grade C as IELTS 6.0 equivalent; MOI letters accepted from Colombo, Moratuwa, Sri Jayewardenepura and Peradeniya universities
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Aston 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 aston.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 Aston University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.