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.
Royal Holloway, University of London · Egham
MSc Information and Cyber Security
A long-established, NCSC-certified programme covering cryptography, network, system and device security, fraud detection and security management, plus a dissertation. Suits graduates from many backgrounds aiming for security careers; a Year in Industry version is 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
- 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent in any subject; relevant professional qualifications or experience considered
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor Special degree with good grades from a reputable university (most departments ask for 2:1 or 2:2 equivalent); Bachelor General degree with 2:1 or First also considered; CIMA Chartered Accountancy Diploma considered for direct entry; Pre-Masters available
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no subscore 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 Royal Holloway, University of London.
- 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 royalholloway.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 Royal Holloway, University of London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.