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.
Leeds Beckett University · Leeds
MSc Cyber Security
For graduates with an IT background who want to design and implement cyber security measures within organisations. Covers technical security mechanisms and their business application.
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
- Second class honours degree in Computing or a cognate subject (see course page)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- We’ll check your qualifications against this course for you.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no skill 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 Leeds Beckett 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 leedsbeckett.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 Leeds Beckett University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.