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 Sunderland · Sunderland
MSc Cybersecurity
Covers network and system security, threat analysis and digital defence over one year; an 'applied' route with extra practical experience is also offered (£19,000). Suited to computing graduates heading for security analyst or consultancy 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 in computing, or 2:2 in maths, statistics or engineering with relevant computing/cybersecurity experience
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- We’ll check your qualifications against this course for you.
- English (IELTS)
- Ask us — alternatives to IELTS may be accepted.
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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 Sunderland.
- 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 sunderland.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 Sunderland before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.