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.
Canterbury Christ Church University · Canterbury
MSc Cybersecurity
Covers cryptography, information security management and network security, finishing with a computing research project. Aimed at computing graduates who want to specialise in security; fees for 2027/28 were not yet published.
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?
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- 4-year professional or Bachelor Special degree: 2:1 equivalent = 60% / grade B+ / CGPA 3.30/4.00; 2:2 equivalent = 55% / grade B / CGPA 3.00/4.00 (post-2008).
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no element below 5.5 for standard programmes (non-standard programmes 6.5, no element below 6.0)
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Canterbury Christ Church 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 canterbury.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 Canterbury Christ Church University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.