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.
Birmingham City University · Birmingham
MSc Cyber Security
Covers network security, ethical hacking, digital forensics and security management. Suits computing, engineering or information management graduates; an 18-month placement version is offered.
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 computing, engineering or information management
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Special or Honours) with B / GPA 3.0 / Second Class Lower
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, 5.5 in each band
- English alternatives
- Sri Lanka GCE O/L English Language accepted: grade C for IELTS 6.0 courses, B for 6.5, A for 7.0
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Birmingham City 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 bcu.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 Birmingham City University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.