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.
Nottingham Trent University · Nottingham
MSc Cyber Security
Covers how to protect information and computer systems from cyber threats, from network and systems security to security management. Available as one year full-time or two years with a placement year; suits graduates from technical or scientific subjects moving into 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
- 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a technical or scientific subject; relevant work experience considered
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan degree at Second Class Lower, 50% or GPA 2.7 for courses needing a 2:2; Second Class Upper for a 2:1
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 5.5 in each component
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Nottingham Trent 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 ntu.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 Nottingham Trent University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.