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 College London · London
Information Security MSc
A specialist masters in information and systems security, taught in UCL's computer science department. Suits computing, engineering or maths graduates aiming for cyber security careers.
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
- Upper second-class bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science, electrical engineering or mathematics; relevant work experience may also be considered.
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- For upper-second (2:1) courses: four-year Special or Professional bachelor's with Upper Second Class Honours, 60% or CGPA 3.3/4.0, or a three-year General degree at that standard plus one year of relevant work experience. For 2:2 courses: Lower Second, 55% or CGPA 3.0/4.0 (General degree also needs one year of work experience).
- English (IELTS)
- UCL Level 2: 7.0 overall, 6.5 in each component
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University College London.
- 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 ucl.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 College London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.