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.
Keele University · Keele
MSc Cyber Security
Practical cyber security training covering cryptography, ethical hacking, network and cloud security, IT compliance and forensic analysis using current tools. Optional placement route available.
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
- Sri Lanka: 55% in a Special Bachelor's degree in any subject, or relevant professional qualifications/experience
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Special Bachelor's degree with Lower Second (55%+) for 2:2-equivalent courses or Upper Second (60%+) for 2:1-equivalent courses.
- English (IELTS)
- Ask us — alternatives to IELTS may be accepted.
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan O Level English grade A/Distinction accepted for undergraduate entry; IELTS waived for PG applicants who completed a UK-awarded postgraduate degree in Sri Lanka within 2 years (or UK-awarded undergraduate degree within 5 years).
Not sure you qualify? Send us your results — we’ll tell you honestly, free.
How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Keele University.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
Similar courses at other universities
Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on keele.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 Keele University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.