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 Manchester · Manchester
MSc Cyber Security
Covers secure systems, cryptography, network and software security. Suits computing graduates targeting security engineering or analyst careers; admission is selective and staged.
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
- Selective staged admissions; strong honours degree in computer science or a related subject
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Four-year Special Bachelor or Engineering degree from a reputable university, typically 60-70% overall depending on university and grading scale; three-year degrees considered only with very high results
- English (IELTS)
- 7.0 overall, no subskill below 6.5
- English alternatives
- Medium-of-instruction letters are not accepted as English evidence
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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 Manchester.
- 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 manchester.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 Manchester before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.