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.
Sheffield Hallam University · Sheffield
MSc Cyber Security
Teaches ethical hacking to understand cyber-attacks, how to deploy countermeasures, and how information security is managed in organisations. Includes preparation for ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification.
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
- Degree at 2:2 or above in computing or a closely related subject; one year of relevant information-security work experience may be considered instead
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor Special degree, professional degree or postgraduate diploma accepted; a Bachelor General degree with high grades and relevant work experience may be considered
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, 5.5 in all skills
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Sheffield Hallam 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 shu.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 Sheffield Hallam University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.