What will I study?
By completing the MSc in Cyber Security Technology you will be able to demonstrate capabilities in the areas of Digital Leadership, Information Governance and Cyber Security, Cloud and Big Data Security, Introduction to Computer Networks Security, Computer Network Security, and Research Methods for Professional Practice. You will also demonstrate these capabilities in a Computing and Digital Technologies Project.
Alternatively, you can study the MSc Cyber Security Technology Part-Time.
The modular content has been designed to allow you to develop both a theoretical and applied knowledge of core specialisms essential for a cyber security expert. For example, the digital leadership module is designed to support future career progression into roles where there is a requirement to manage other cyber specialists. It also provides a useful foundation for those seeking to pursue a career in cyber security in a role where you are required to perform security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for networked information systems. Knowledge gained from studying the programme will enable you to conduct threat intelligence analysis to keep up to date with the changing threat landscape.
As you progress through the programme you will develop as an up to date, well rounded and outward-looking professional capable of taking responsibility for and effectively leading cyber security and technology projects and people. You will also become capable of making good decisions and improving the performance of yourself, your people, your areas of responsibility and your organisation.
How will I be taught and assessed?
- Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, workshops, labs, seminars and tutorials, totalling between 10-12 hours per week.
- You’re expected to engage in independent study and self-directed learning, around 30-32 hours per week.
- The programme is 100% assessed through coursework, including critical report writing, portfolio, projects and a physical artefact such as a programme or a database.
- Taught by experienced lecturers and academics at our Central London campus who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations.
- Technology-enhanced learning is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
- Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
- You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet with regularly during your studies
Careers and further study
This master’s programme has been designed to ensure that graduates from the programme will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the cyber security/IT industry or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers. The qualification is designed to accelerate your skills and competence in a range of job roles, including:
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Consultant
- IT Security and Support Manager
- Information Security professional
- Business Analyst.
Advanced Practice stage
The Advanced Practice version of this course offers you a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge and enhance employability in your specialist field. This will be through completing additional 60 credit Advanced Practice module after when you have completed 120 credits of taught modules. This module will provide experiential learning opportunities.
These can either be a 12-week work placement, group consultancy project, research group project, 12-week Professional Skills Practice, 12-week Enterprise Start Up or 12-week Multidisciplinary Innovation project. This experience gives you the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge acquired during the taught part of your programme and to acquire new skills and knowledge in an alternative learning environment. Specific learning will be defined in a personal learning contract.
- September starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in September, your programme will last for up to 21 months. You will have a summer break in May and commence your Advanced Practice stage in January.
- January starts: If you choose to start your Masters with Advanced Practice in January, your programme will run for 24 months. You will commence the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the September following your second summer break. Please note that there are two summer breaks included in this programme for those starting in January.
- May starts: For those starting your Masters with Advanced Practice in May, you will start the Advanced Practice stage of the programme in the May after you have started your programme. Your programme will run for a total of 16-18 months. Please note that there is no summer break included in this programme for those starting in May.
The Advanced Practice programmes are structured as below:
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Advanced Practice stage |
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Semester 1 |
Summer break |
Semester 2 |
Semester 3 |
Summer break |
Advanced Practice stage |
| Professional Practices in Computing and Digital Technologies Project (Sem 1, 2 & 3) |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Advanced Practice stage |
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Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake further professional development and training through Professional Pathways programmes. These are offered to our graduates for free, from our partner, QA. Find out more about Professional Pathways and your eligibility.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
- Minimum 2:2 honours degree from a UK university or equivalent, in any subject
- Professional qualifications with equivalent standing which had a significant requirement for academic study may also be considered
English language requirements
- IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
If you don’t meet the academic requirements
Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements but who do have substantial experience of working in a business organisation and/or possess a relevant professional qualification will also be considered. If you are unsure if you meet the entry criteria, please contact us and our team will be able to advise you.
International entry equivalencies
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Please visit our entry requirements page for country-specific qualifications.
Please note that if your qualifications are not in English, we might need certified translations in order to proceed with your application.
Pathway courses and support for international students
Masters Foundation programme
Alternatively, you may also be eligible for one of our Pre-Masters courses. These are pathway programmes designed specifically for students who require additional support to meet the entry requirements of their chosen Masters degree.
Pre-Sessional English and Study Skills
If you have IELTS 5.5 – 6.0, you may be eligible to join our Pre-Sessional English before starting this programme. This programme will help you develop language skills in a content-based approach to learning involving critical thinking, questioning, discussion, reflection and analysis.
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Modules
All modules on this course are core and 20 credits unless otherwise stated.
Information Governance and Cyber Security
In this module, you will learn about the information governance and cyber security principles that underpin the management of an organisation’s information assets. In doing so you will critically analyse the key concepts, theories, standards and frameworks of information governance and security, including risk management. This will enable you to evaluate an organisation’s or the one in which you work, their current approach to information governance and cyber security and to advise on the design and implementation of an appropriate strategy for managing an organisation’s information assets to meet legal, regulatory, organisational and/or societal needs for information governance and cyber security.
Leadership in a Digital Age
In this module, you will develop new knowledge and skills in leadership in a digital context. These capabilities are essential for your career development as they enable you to become competent at the visioning, development and deployment of technological strategies and responses to challenges and opportunities in complex organisational environments.
Big Data and Cloud Security
The purpose of this module is to provide you with an in-depth understanding of cloud and big data security. This module is a specialist module and as such will develop your skills in a variety of aspects of cloud security, these capabilities are becoming increasingly desirable by employers as more organisations use the cloud for storing sensitive data.
Computer Networks and Security
The module aims to introduce you to the role and internal operation of computer networks. You will learn relevant concepts and technologies at a layer’s level, and the demands placed upon computer networks and security requirements required to successfully support current and emerging applications.
This module provides you with a critical appreciation of computer networks and security. You will learn about the underpinning networking concepts and security considerations to design and implement a secure network using appropriate technologies.
Computer Security
The module builds on ‘Introduction to Computer Networks Security’ and aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of critical computer security techniques and in-depth knowledge of countermeasures. You will learn relevant cutting-edge computer security principles, models and terminologies require to secure modern computers.
Contemporary Computing and Digital Technologies
This module offers an immersive journey into contemporary computing topics essential for addressing complex challenges in both business and society. Through a diverse range of experiential activities, you will deepen your understanding and skills and cultivate innovative thinking to tackle real-world problems effectively.
The module commences with a residential activity designed to give you the opportunity to develop your leadership and team skills in order to complete a real project via a hackathon or other similar activities. As such you will go on to tackle a problem defined by a real business and use an applied research approach to work in a team and demonstrate leadership competencies.
This module empowers you to not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also to cultivate practical skills and competencies essential for success in the dynamic field of computing. By engaging in experiential activities such as (virtual) hackathons, boot camps, competitions, and conferences, you will emerge as agile, adaptive professionals ready to make meaningful contributions to business and society. This module is designed to enable you to rapidly develop new knowledge and skills and apply them to their business and technical challenges.
Professional Practises in Computing and Digital Technologies Project (60 credits)
This module is a 60-credit module which will be delivered across your programme (3 semesters) and is designed to build your confidence and capabilities as a postgraduate student, researcher and have the graduate skills to progress into high skilled employment or doctoral study.
Semester 1 and 2: Academic and Employability Skills
The main purpose of this strand is to develop your academic confidence including using the wide range of learning resources available to you, academic reading, writing and study effectiveness. You will also develop your ability to analyse and use the source material and develop your language and communication skills to a higher level.
In addition, through the learning tasks, a number of employability skills are developed, including life-long learning, professional and career development, communication skills, intercultural competence, collaboration, teamworking, digital and information literacy, critical thinking, ethical practice, reflection, self-management, decision-making, problem-solving, planning and organising. You will also develop employability skills (based on 7i graduate outcomes) and be encouraged to attend additional careers and employability workshops organised by our Careers Team.
Semester 2: Research Methods
The research methods strand will develop your knowledge and understanding of learning about identifying a business problem, undertaking a critical literature review, designing appropriate research methodology and developing a research proposal that will lead into the dissertation stage.
Semester 3
This will be a culmination of your knowledge and understanding of your Master’s degree in your chosen discipline. Specifically, you will work alongside an academic tutor to complete a major research project. This will include attending individual and group project supervision and guidance sessions in which you will develop further the skill required to complete a computing-related research enquiry.
You will learn how to identify a problem from your chosen pathways of study (e.g. Computing and Technologies) and then how to design and implement an appropriate research methodology to answer your research questions and fulfil your research objectives.
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The course information displayed on this page is correct for the academic year 2025/26. We aim to run the course as advertised however, changes may be necessary due to updates to the curriculum (due to academic or industry developments), student demand or UK compliance reasons.
Fees and finance
Tuition fees 2025/26
- UK/Home: £11,000
- International students: £20,950
Tuition fees 2026/27
- UK/Home: £11,250
- International students: £21,500
Please note that your tuition fees do not include the cost of course books that you may choose to purchase, stationery, printing and photocopying, accommodation, living expenses, travel or any other extracurricular activities. As a Northumbria University London Campus student, you will have full access to our online digital library with over 400,000 e-books and 50,000 electronic journals.
The modules you will study do not require you to purchase additional textbooks although we recommend you allow an additional £200-250 for the duration of your studies should you choose to purchase any additional reading materials.
Information for international students
Northumbria University is committed to providing the best possible experience to all our students. To ensure you secure your place with us, we require our international students to pay a deposit towards their fees. More information can be found here.
What’s included in your tuition fees?
Your tuition fees cover far more than your time in class with our expert academics, it covers the cost of providing you with excellent services and student experience.
- Contact time in class – typically in lectures, seminars and tutorials
- Access to facilities, including computers, on-campus Wi-Fi, printers, vending machines, quiet study spaces
- The support of our Careers & Employment Service who help you to become more employable, secure placements and run workshops
- Academic support – our ACE Team run multiple sessions on academic writing, presenting, exam techniques throughout the semester, as well as 1-2-1 appointments and drop-in sessions
- Student support services such as our Ask4Help Service. Find out more about the services available to you on our Student Support page
- Access to online resources, including 24/ 7 Library with over 400,000 e-books and 50,000 electronic journals.
Scholarships and bursaries for international students
For information about any available scholarships or bursaries, please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries page. Eligibility criteria may vary, so we recommend reviewing the details for each option to see if you qualify.
Payment plans for self-funded students
If you need support to spread the cost of your tuition, you may be eligible for our payment plan.
Payment plans
Government Loan for Masters study
If you are a UK or Home student, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan of up to £10,000+ from the UK Government. Click here to find out more about the loan and whether you are eligible to receive it.
Postgraduate Loan
How to apply or find out more
How to find out more
Enquire now to find out more information about the course, studying with us, the application process, and to ask any other questions you may have.
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How to apply
Once you’re ready to apply, you can apply online to study the 1 year MSc Cyber Security Technology. This method allows you to upload your supporting documents at the time of application and automatically receive your student application number.
Please note: For applications you will be redirected to the Northumbria website to select which intake you would like to apply for.
We strongly recommend that you submit your application as early as possible to allow you to complete all of the preparations needed to study your programme. Please refer to the Dates and Fees page.
You can check more information on how to apply here, including guidelines for the application forms.
Information For Disabled Applicants
At Northumbria University London we welcome applications from disabled students and are committed to ensuring an equal and accessible application journey. Your application will be considered on an equal basis to all other applications. Please contact us if you require any assistance. This website is continually optimised to adhere to accessibility best practice guidelines; tools to assist users with specific accessibility requirements have also been provided. More information is available in our accessibility statement.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
- Minimum 2:2 honours degree from a UK university or equivalent, in any subject
- Professional qualifications with equivalent standing which had a significant requirement for academic study may also be considered
English language requirements
- IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
If you don’t meet the academic requirements
Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements but who do have substantial experience of working in a business organisation and/or possess a relevant professional qualification will also be considered. If you are unsure if you meet the entry criteria, please contact us and our team will be able to advise you.
International entry equivalencies
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Please visit our entry requirements page for country-specific qualifications.
Please note that if your qualifications are not in English, we might need certified translations in order to proceed with your application.
Pathway courses and support for international students
Masters Foundation programme
Alternatively, you may also be eligible for one of our Pre-Masters courses. These are pathway programmes designed specifically for students who require additional support to meet the entry requirements of their chosen Masters degree.
Pre-Sessional English and Study Skills
If you have IELTS 5.5 – 6.0, you may be eligible to join our Pre-Sessional English before starting this programme. This programme will help you develop language skills in a content-based approach to learning involving critical thinking, questioning, discussion, reflection and analysis.
Enquire now
Modules
Advanced Practice stage
As well as the 1 year MSc modules, you will have the chance to study one of the following:
Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice London Campus – Consultancy Project (60 credits)
This module aims to provide you with an experiential learning opportunity where you will work on a group consultancy project that utilises skills and knowledge acquired during the taught part of your study programme. You will work as a team of 3-5 students on a project for a real-world organisation and be supported by an experienced academic supervisor throughout your project.
You will learn to work independently and develop resilience and flexibility as you adapt to a different learning environment, and gain a new perspective through comparison with your taught studies. The module will help you develop your abilities as a problem solver with valued investigative, theoretical and practical skills to implement a work-based consultancy project. Through this consultancy project, you will help develop hands-on experience of working on a real-life project that experience is directly transferrable to be utilised to the world of work after your graduation.
Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice London Campus – Research Project (60 credits)
The Advanced Practice Research Project module is designed to deepen your knowledge and enhance your research skills in your specialist field. The aim of this module is to provide you with an opportunity to work on a research study that utilises skills and knowledge acquired during the taught part of your study programme. You will be supported by an experienced academic supervisor who would provide guidance at different stages of this research project.
A high level of participation will be required from you to undertake this research project. Independent learning will help you focus on identifying and pursuing areas of interest in relation to the research study or by providing deeper/broader knowledge and understanding of the subject through a range of learning activities that might include extended reading, reflection, research etc and application of these to your research-based project. You will learn to work independently and develop resilience and flexibility as you adapt to a different learning environment, and gain a new perspective through comparison with your taught studies. The module will help you develop your abilities as a researcher with valued investigative, data analytical, theoretical and practical skills to implement a research project.
Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice London Campus – Internship (60 credits)
This Advanced Practice module is designed to deepen your knowledge and enhance employability in your specialist field. This module aims to provide you with an experiential learning opportunity in a workplace setting that utilises skills and knowledge acquired during the taught part of your study programme. You will develop resilience and flexibility as you adapt to a different learning environment, and gain a new perspective through comparison with your taught studies.
You will be allocated an academic supervisor who would provide you with support throughout your internship.
Assessment on the module is designed to focus on the awareness of the impact of the time spent in an external learning environment, on your knowledge and understanding of the discipline. You will be encouraged to critically engage with outside practices, and to reflect on your educational development in the context of the challenges posed by an unfamiliar social, cultural and economic environment.
Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice London Campus – Professional Skills Practice (60 credits)
This module is designed to develop your self-guided learning and professional skills needs in the context of your postgraduate degree. Indeed, Computing and Digital Technology is a wide field in which professionals can find themselves working within several different roles and specialisms, each requiring a specific specialist skillset.
This module builds on the knowledge and skills developed so far and provides you with an opportunity to further develop the specific professional skills you need to maximise your employability with the support of a careers and employability coach.
Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice London Campus – Business Start up (60 credits)
Idea people are in great demand either as entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs. Indeed, ideas can be based on existing products/services or a brand new product/service. As governments around the world encourage enterprise innovation to drive new skills and create new industries and/or invigorate existing industries with different business approaches, often based on technology changes, enterprise business start-up activities are a growing requirement of to raise skills, improve living standards, improve country competitiveness and productivity and maintain and gain new competitive advantages.
You will learn through a workshop and studio-based learning model that combines access to the industry-leading practical and academic knowledge base, online support and engagement with your module tutors. Lectures will be used to introduce key topics such as design thinking, innovation and components of a business plan and how to marshall these components to deliver an effective business plan using a research-led approach.
These lectures will be followed by practical studio-based workshop activities in which you will apply the methods, techniques and frameworks of analysis of the business environment, business model canvas, and how these models influence the business plan outcomes and implementation.
Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice London Campus – Design Innovation (60 credits)
This module complements and enhances your postgraduate degree with a distinctive experience in which you will engage in a module designed to enable you to acquire and develop creative and innovative design-inspired study skills. As part of our range of advanced practice options, this module will involve a semester of taught study in London.
You will gain a vital real-world design-informed experience by means of London-based study of city-based issues, industry site-visits and professional speaker input, and comparative work on differing urban, technological, and social experiences and the formulation of innovative solutions. You will gain extensive additional further skills, knowledge and experience that will considerably enhance your employability and professional awareness and ability.
The course information displayed on this page is correct for the academic year 2025/26. We aim to run the course as advertised however, changes may be necessary due to updates to the curriculum (due to academic or industry developments), student demand or UK compliance reasons.
Fees and finance
Tuition fee 2025/26
- UK/Home students: £14,000
- International students: £23,950
Tuition fees 2026/27
- UK/Home: £14,250
- International students: £24,500
Please note that your tuition fees do not include the cost of course books that you may choose to purchase, stationery, printing and photocopying, accommodation, living expenses, travel or any other extracurricular activities. As a Northumbria University London Campus student, you will have full access to our online digital library with over 400,000 e-books and 50,000 electronic journals.
The modules you will study do not require you to purchase additional textbooks although we recommend you allow an additional £200-250 for the duration of your studies should you choose to purchase any additional reading materials.
Information for international students
Northumbria University is committed to providing the best possible experience to all our students. To ensure you secure your place with us, we require our international students to pay a deposit towards their fees. More information can be found here.
What’s included in your tuition fees?
Your tuition fees cover far more than your time in class with our expert academics, it covers the cost of providing you with excellent services and student experience.
- Contact time in class – typically in lectures, seminars and tutorials
- Access to facilities, including computers, on-campus Wi-Fi, printers, vending machines, quiet study spaces
- The support of our Careers & Employment Service who help you to become more employable, secure placements and run workshops
- Academic support – our ACE Team run multiple sessions on academic writing, presenting, exam techniques throughout the semester, as well as 1-2-1 appointments and drop-in sessions
- Student support services such as our Ask4Help Service. Find out more about the services available to you on our Student Support page
- Access to online resources, including 24/ 7 Library with over 400,000 e-books and 50,000 electronic journals.
Scholarships and bursaries for international students
Depending on the country you are from, you may be eligible for a country bursary and/or scholarship when studying the MSc Cyber Security Technology with Advanced Practice programme.
All of our scholarships and bursaries are automatically applied when we process your application and one of our team will be able to confirm your eligibility.
London Cost of Living Bursary
Eligible international students will receive an automatic bursary for £1,334, covering one month’s living costs in London*, applied at the Conditional Offer as a fee discount. This bursary is effective for intakes in May 2025, September 2025, January 2026 and May 2026. This offer excludes Pre-sessional English, standalone Graduate Certificate programmes and sponsored applicants.
If you receive this bursary, you may still be eligible for additional bursaries and scholarships, these will be confirmed at the Unconditional Offer stage. Full maintenance costs still need to be evidenced when applying for your visa.
This bursary is only available for international students from specific countries. Please visit our Scholarships page [LINK- https://london.northumbria.ac.uk/courses/new-students/bursaries-and-scholarships/] for more information.
*As defined by UKVI
Scholarships and bursaries
Payment plans for self-funded students
If you need support to spread the cost of your tuition, you may be eligible for our payment plan.
Payment plans
Government Loan for Masters study
If you are a UK or Home student, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan of up to £10,000+ from the UK Government. Click here to find out more about the loan and whether you are eligible to receive it.
Postgraduate Loan
How to apply or find out more
How to find out more
Enquire now to find out more information about the course, studying with us, the application process, and to ask any other questions you may have.
Enquire now
How to apply
Once you’re ready to apply, you can apply online to study the MSc Cyber Security Technology with Advanced Practice. This method allows you to upload your supporting documents at the time of application and automatically receive your student application number.
Please note: For applications you will be redirected to the Northumbria website to select which intake you would like to apply for.
You can check more information on how to apply here, including guidelines for the application forms.
Information For Disabled Applicants
At Northumbria University London we welcome applications from disabled students and are committed to ensuring an equal and accessible application journey. Your application will be considered on an equal basis to all other applications. Please contact us if you require any assistance. This website is continually optimised to adhere to accessibility best practice guidelines; tools to assist users with specific accessibility requirements have also been provided. More information is available in our accessibility statement.
