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 Surrey · Guildford
Cyber Security MSc
Studies network and systems security, cryptography and secure software, with an optional placement year. Aimed at computing and engineering graduates heading for security engineering or analyst careers. September 2027 entry fee is £26,900.
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 computer science, electrical/electronic engineering, mathematics, physics or a related subject
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- For courses needing a UK 2:1: 80% from a 3-year bachelor's or 60% from a 4-year special/5-year professional degree. For a UK 2:2: 70% from a 3-year bachelor's or 55% from a 4-year/5-year degree. Pre-Master's programme available.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other element
- English alternatives
- UG applicants need English at grade C in Cambridge O-level (and Cambridge/Sri Lankan O-level maths at grade C); some courses ask for more
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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 Surrey.
- 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 surrey.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 Surrey before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.