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Cyber Security, MSc
Studies network security, cryptography, secure systems and threat analysis. Suited to computing graduates aiming for cyber security roles. Sep 2026/Jan 2027 entry fee was £24,200.
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Sri Lanka Bursary (automatic for eligible self-funding students domiciled in Sri Lanka): £6,000 off tuition for postgraduate taught courses; for undergraduates £6,000 off year one plus a £2,000 progression bursary in later years.
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A clearer look at Cyber Security, MSc
Studies network security, cryptography, secure systems and threat analysis. Suited to computing graduates aiming for cyber security roles. Sep 2026/Jan 2027 entry fee was £24,200.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on network and systems security, threat, vulnerability and risk assessment, incident response, governance and ethical security practice. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Network and systems security
- Threat, vulnerability and risk assessment
- Incident response, governance and ethical security practice
- Programming and computational problem-solving
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Security analysis
- Threat modelling
- Incident investigation
- Risk communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who want to understand attacks, protect digital systems and communicate security risk clearly. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Cyber security analyst
- Security operations analyst
- Penetration tester
- Information security consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
11 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01MSc 1 Year Full Time (September)Published course content
- 02Information Security ManagementPublished course content
- 03IT-Security, Forensics & CryptographyPublished course content
- 04Embedded Systems SecurityPublished course content
- 05Research MethodsPublished course content
- 06Security Vulnerabilities and Penetration TestingPublished course content
- 07Network, Wireless & Cloud SecurityPublished course content
- 08MSc ProjectPublished course content
- 09MSc 1 Year Full Time (January)Published course content
- 10MSc 3 Year Part Time (September)Published course content
- 11MSc 2 Year Part Time (September)Published course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 honours degree (or above) in Computer Science or another relevant discipline
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- 4-year Special/Honours degree: Second Lower or CGPA 3.0 (B) = UK 2:2; Second Upper or CGPA 3.3 = UK 2:1. 3-year General degree: Second Upper or CGPA 3.3 = UK 2:2; First or CGPA 3.7 = UK 2:1
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on swansea.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Swansea University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.