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Cyber Security (MSc)
Developed with industry and aligned with GCHQ recommendations, the course uses a dedicated security and forensics lab to practise against real attack scenarios. It prepares graduates for in-demand security roles or research.
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Potential funding at Cardiff University
Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship (£10,000) and Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate International Scholarship (£3,500-£5,000) for most international undergraduates; the Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Scholarship gives £4,000-£10,000 to most international PGT students, and Commonwealth Master's Scholarships are listed for eligible countries.
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A clearer look at Cyber Security (MSc)
Developed with industry and aligned with GCHQ recommendations, the course uses a dedicated security and forensics lab to practise against real attack scenarios. It prepares graduates for in-demand security roles or research.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on network and systems security, threat, vulnerability and risk assessment, incident response, governance and ethical security practice. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Network and systems security
- Threat, vulnerability and risk assessment
- Incident response, governance and ethical security practice
- Identify vulnerabilities and assess cyber risk.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Security analysis
- Threat modelling
- Incident investigation
- Risk communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who want to understand attacks, protect digital systems and communicate security risk clearly. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Cyber security analyst
- Security operations analyst
- Penetration tester
- Information security consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
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Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 in a relevant subject such as Computer Science, with evidence of programming and a relevant project
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Special or Professional bachelor's degree from a recognised institution; at least 60% (CGPA 3.30/4.0) comparable to a UK 2:1 and at least 55% (CGPA 3.0/4.0) comparable to a UK 2:2
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each subskill
- English alternatives
- Usually IELTS 6.5 minimum; in-house English for University Study and summer pre-sessional courses available
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on cardiff.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Cardiff University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.