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.
Newcastle University · Newcastle upon Tyne
MSc Cyber Security
Focuses on information and system security and on analysing complex systems, including the use of machine learning. Leads towards security engineering and analyst roles. The programme develops secure systems, networks, digital investigation, risk management and responsible security practice. At postgraduate level, the emphasis is on advanced knowledge, critical evaluation and independent professional or research work.
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
- 2:2 Honours degree
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan bachelor's: 60% or CGPA 3.3 treated as a UK 2:1; 55% or CGPA 3.0 as a UK 2:2
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 5.5 in all sub-skills
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Newcastle 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 ncl.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 Newcastle University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.