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 Plymouth · Plymouth
MSc Cyber Security
Develops specialist knowledge for identifying, analysing and responding to security threats in computer systems and networks. Aimed at computing graduates heading for 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
- 2:1 degree in computing or a technical discipline; lower classification considered with significant security experience and programming competence
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Professional degree or four-year Bachelor's Special degree: 55% or GPA 3.00/4.00 for 2:2, 60% or 3.30 for 2:1
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 in each element
- English alternatives
- Recognised English qualification such as IELTS, or a Plymouth pre-sessional English course
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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 Plymouth.
- 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 plymouth.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 Plymouth before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.