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 Brighton · Brighton
MSc Cyber Security
Develops technical skills in protecting systems and networks, using the university's networking and cyber security lab. Aimed at computing graduates who want security roles, with an optional placement year.
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
- Honours degree in computing; applicants with relevant industrial computing experience considered individually
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Four-year bachelor's degree: GPA 3.0 / Second Lower (or 55%) for courses requiring a 2:2; GPA 3.3 / Second Upper (or 60%) for courses requiring a 2:1
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 in each element
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan English language qualifications are not accepted; an approved test such as IELTS is needed
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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 Brighton.
- 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 brighton.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 Brighton before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.