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.
Queen's University Belfast · Belfast
MSc Applied Cyber Security
A specialist masters taught at a major cyber security research hub, covering the technical skills needed to protect systems and data. Aimed at computing, engineering or maths graduates with solid programming foundations; a version with a professional internship is also offered.
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
- Normally a 2:2 Honours degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline, with strong maths and programming (Sri Lanka 2:2 equivalent: 4-year Special/Professional or 3-year General degree with 55%, 3.0/4.0 or B)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- UK 2:1 equivalent: 4-year Bachelor Special or Professional degree, or 3-year General degree, with 60%, 3.3/4.0 or B+. UK 2:2 equivalent: same degrees with 55%, 3.0/4.0 or B
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Queen's University Belfast.
- 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 qub.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 Queen's University Belfast before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.