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.
City St George's, University of London · London
MSc Cyber Security
A technical master's covering network and systems security, cryptography and security management. Designed for computing graduates aiming for security engineering or analyst 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
- At least an upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan 4-year Bachelor Special or professional degree: 2:1, grade B+ or GPA 3.3/4.0 for courses asking a UK 2:1; 2:2, grade B or GPA 3.0/4.0 for courses asking a UK 2:2
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no component 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 City St George's, University of London.
- 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 citystgeorges.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 City St George's, University of London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.