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.
University of Hull · Hull
MSc Computer Science and Cyber Security
A practice-led cyber security masters with heavy use of lab environments to simulate attacks and defences, covering vulnerability analysis, incident response and secure system design. Intended for computing graduates who already program in an object-oriented language.
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
- 2:2 in Computer Science or Software Engineering including at least 40 credits of an object-oriented language such as Java, C++ or C#
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Course pages state UK degree classes (usually 2:2 or 2:1 or international equivalent); no Sri Lankan GPA conversion is published on the country page.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 5.5 in each skill
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of Hull.
- 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 hull.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 University of Hull before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.