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.
Wrexham University · Wrexham
MSc Cyber Security
Builds advanced knowledge of network security, penetration testing, information security management and computer forensics. Aimed at graduates with a cyber security or computing background; an Advanced Practice placement module is available.
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
- 2:2 honours degree in a cyber security-related subject, or a science degree with strong computing/engineering content; substantial industry experience considered with interview
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with GPA 2.8 or above (degrees issued from 2010), or 55% or above (degrees issued before 2010)
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no skill below 5.5 (selected programmes and research degrees 6.5 with no skill below 6.0)
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan O-Level English Language at grade B (Merit) or above accepted (certificate normally within 3 years of course start)
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Wrexham 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 wrexham.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 Wrexham University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.