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Cybersecurity (Conversion) MSc
A conversion course giving a broad grounding in cybersecurity concepts, tools, techniques, regulation and ethics, open to graduates of any subject. It is provisionally certified by the NCSC.
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A conversion course giving a broad grounding in cybersecurity concepts, tools, techniques, regulation and ethics, open to graduates of any subject. It is provisionally certified by the NCSC.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on network and systems security, threat, vulnerability and risk assessment, incident response, governance and ethical security practice. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
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.
- A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
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
Published course content for this programme.
9 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Research MethodsModule CO7046 · 20 credits
- 02Cyber Concepts and TechniquesModule CO7063 · 20 credits
- 03Business Implication of CybersecurityModule CO7602 · 20 credits
- 04Core security standards (e.g., , , policies and governance etc.)Module ISO27001
- 05Digital Forensics and Penetration TestingModule CO7042 · 20 credits
- 06Databases and SecurityModule CO7041 · 20 credits
- 07AI for Modern Use-CasesModule CO7062 · 20 credits
- 08RoboticsModule CO7048 · 20 credits
- 09Research ProjectModule CO7047 · 60 credits
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 or above in any discipline, with an interest in computing
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Recognised bachelor's degree (2010 onwards) with GPA 3.0 or above; courses requiring a 2:1 have higher equivalencies
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 5.5 in each sub-skill
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on chester.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 University of Chester before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.