Program Overview
The Cyber Security at University of Sunderland is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 14 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cyber Security programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 14 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Sunderland, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cyber Security programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Skills and Academic Literacy
- Network Security
- Cybersecurity in Organisations
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
- Breach and Incident Response
- Principles of Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience
- Masters Project
- Big Data Security
- Cybersecurity and User Experience Design
- Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- We require applicants to hold an undergraduate degree with a classification of 2:2 or above in computing or a 2:1 or above in a relevant non-computing discipline, such as mathematics, statistics or engineering.
- If English is not your first language, you need: IELTS (6 with no score less than 5.5 in any band), CAE (grade C or above), CPE (grade C or above), PTE (56 with no score less than 51 in any skill).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sunderland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, United Kingdom
University of Sunderland is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-16
- Language English
- Duration 14 months