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.
Edinburgh Napier University · Edinburgh
MSc Cyber Security
An accredited masters building critical knowledge of cyber security and digital forensics, with a choice of specialist routes. Aimed at computing graduates heading for security analyst, penetration testing or forensics careers.
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 (Honours) degree at 2:2 or above in a computing discipline (e.g. Computing, Computer Science, Networking, Software Engineering)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor Special degree, or Bachelor professional degree with 2:2 or GPA 2.3/4.0 (C+) or above, or Bachelor General degree with 2 years' work experience
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5 (university standard for taught degrees)
- English alternatives
- An approved English language test is required
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Edinburgh Napier 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 napier.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 Edinburgh Napier University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.