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 Wolverhampton · Wolverhampton
MSc Cyber Security
Covers defensive and offensive security and security governance, aimed at the shortage of cyber specialists. Suits graduates preparing for security analyst and related 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
- A qualification equivalent to or higher than a UK Bachelor's honours degree from an accredited institution
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Three or four-year Honours or Professional Bachelor's degree with minimum 55% from an accredited university or college
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 in each area
- English alternatives
- Sri Lanka page states English of 65%+ (UG) or 70%+ (PG) in the school-leaving certificate is required alongside the standard IELTS 6.0 level
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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 Wolverhampton.
- 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 wlv.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 Wolverhampton before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.