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.
Liverpool John Moores University · Liverpool
MSc Cyber Security
Covers protecting networks, systems and data, including security threats, defensive techniques and digital investigation. Aimed at computing graduates seeking cyber security roles.
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
- Bachelor's honours degree, minimum 2:2, in Computing or a computing-related subject
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Four-year Bachelor Special or Honours degree with CGPA 2.8/4 or 55%+; or three-year Bachelor General degree with CGPA 3.3/4 or 80%+; or a UK/Ireland/Australia-affiliated degree completed within the last five years
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan O-Level English grade B or above accepted for programmes requiring IELTS 6.5, grade C or above for programmes requiring IELTS 6.0 (no expiry date)
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Liverpool John Moores 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 ljmu.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 Liverpool John Moores University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.