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Tuition GBP 14,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,980 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery Online
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Information Security (PG Dip) at University of London International Programmes is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 Information Security (PG Dip) 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 14,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,980 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Information Security (PG Dip) programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Security management
  2. An introduction to cryptography and security mechanisms
  3. Network security
  4. Computer security

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements


  • An undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor) which is considered at least comparable to a UK second class honours degree, in a relevant discipline, from an institution acceptable to the University (a relevant discipline includes, but is not restricted to, computer science, electronics, information systems, and mathematics).

  • Applicants without a degree but with appropriate industrial experience will also be considered on an individual basis.


English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,980 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 14,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,980 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of London International Programmes 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 London International Programmes

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University of London International Programmes

London, United Kingdom

The University of London Worldwide is the central academic body that manages external study programmes within the federal University of London. All courses are branded as simply "University of...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-10-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months