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.
Teesside University · Middlesbrough
MSc Cyber Security
Combines information governance and assurance with technology risk management, and teaches you to analyse threats and design countermeasures. Suits computing graduates targeting 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
- First degree (minimum 2:2) in a related discipline such as computer science, computer security or forensics, or relevant experience/equivalent qualifications.
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Four-year special/professional bachelor's degree with GPA 2.7/4 (or B), or three-year general degree with GPA 3.0/4 (or B).
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no band 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 Teesside 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 tees.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 Teesside University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.