Your qualification fit
Bachelor's degree with Second Class Lower Division or above (55%), equivalent to a UK 2:2
Check my qualifications →University of West London · London
MSc Cyber Security
Covers protecting networks, systems and data, including security testing and defence techniques. Suits computing graduates aiming for security analyst or engineer roles; placement and internship routes exist.
Check your fitMatch your level, budget, intake and preferences.
Use course matcher →Plan the full costTuition pre-filled, with GBP and indicative LKR totals.
Open budget planner →Funding informationThis university has scholarship information recorded.
Explore funding →Sri Lankan student planning
Four checks before you shortlist this course.
Use these as an early planning guide. We will confirm the exact university rules for your qualification and intake before you apply.
IELTS or an alternative
6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component
See English options →Scholarship possibilities
Scholarship or tuition-discount information is recorded for this university; eligibility may depend on course and intake.
Check funding →Beyond the tuition fee
Plan for tuition, visa fee, Immigration Health Surcharge, required maintenance funds, travel and your first accommodation costs.
Calculate my UK budget →Free preliminary check
Could this course fit your profile?
Answer four quick questions. Nothing is submitted or stored until you choose to contact GEC.
This tool is an early planning guide, not an offer, admissions decision or visa assessment. The university decides admission after reviewing your complete application.
Scholarship information
Potential funding at University of West London
UWL lists International Ambassador Scholarships (one-off £500 reduction for September 2027 starters) but only for passport holders of named countries, which do not include Sri Lanka; the alumni-funded Help to Achieve Scholarships and early-settlement discounts are open to international students.
Eligibility, value, availability and deadlines are decided by the university. Confirm the award for this exact course and intake before relying on it.Programme overview
A clearer look at MSc Cyber Security
Covers protecting networks, systems and data, including security testing and defence techniques. Suits computing graduates aiming for security analyst or engineer roles; placement and internship routes exist.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on network and systems security, threat, vulnerability and risk assessment, incident response, governance and ethical security practice. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
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.
- A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
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.
26 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.
- 01Lead AuditorModule ISO27002
- 02MSc Cyber Security with Placement YearPublished course content
- 03Guaranteed Placement ProgrammePublished course content
- 04Paid Placement ProgrammePublished course content
- 05Advanced Study SkillsPublished course content
- 06Critical Thinking, Analysis and EvaluationPublished course content
- 07StatisticsPublished course content
- 08English (Business English on the Enhanced course)Published course content
- 09Learning and Professional Development (compulsory for International students)Published course content
- 10Employability Skills and EmploymentPublished course content
- 11Programming SupportPublished course content
- 12Network and Systems SecurityPublished course content
- 13Security Operations and AssurancePublished course content
- 14Machine LearningPublished course content
- 15Fundamentals of Cyber SecurityPublished course content
- 16Research MethodsPublished course content
- 17DissertationPublished course content
- 18Big Data AnalyticsPublished course content
- 19Digital Transformation and InnovationPublished course content
- 20Deep LearningPublished course content
- 21Computer VisionPublished course content
- 22Guaranteed Placement Programme SchedulePublished course content
- 23Placement 1: First 13-week project-based placement - 13 weeksPublished course content
- 24Break between placements: Two-week break between rotations - 2 weeksPublished course content
- 25Paid Placement OpportunityPublished course content
- 26Consultancy and Technological InnovationPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Honours degree (2:2 or above) in computing; business or engineering degrees with significant computing content may be considered
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with Second Class Lower Division or above (55%), equivalent to a UK 2:2
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component
Not sure you qualify? Send us your results — we’ll tell you honestly, free.
How we help
Support, clearly agreed.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of West London.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
Your initial consultation is free. Any paid professional support begins only after you receive and accept a written service summary explaining the work, fee and terms.
Similar courses at other universities
Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on uwl.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 University of West London before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.