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.
Glasgow Caledonian University · Glasgow
MSc Cyber Security
An NCSC-accredited applied course covering network and infrastructure security, penetration testing, cyber defence, forensics and incident response, with practice in a Secure Operations Centre. Leads to roles such as security analyst, tester or engineer.
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
- UK honours degree 2:2 or equivalent with a substantial computing or ICT component
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no element below 5.5
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Glasgow Caledonian 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 gcu.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 Glasgow Caledonian University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.