Become Sri Lanka’s answer to cybercrime threats with an MSc in Cyber Security from Northumbria University London, accredited by the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
Cybercrime affects every industry, and effective cyber security is needed to prevent serious damage to real people and businesses.
If you want to make a difference and be a force for good, a career in cyber security could be the perfect choice for you.
Hear from current students and Professor Hamid Jahankhani, Cyber Security Programme Lead, about why you should study a Master’s Degree in Cyber Security at Northumbria University London, a Top 40 UK university (Guardian University Guide, 2024).
Certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), our MSc Cyber Security provides you with a critical understanding of information governance and assurance, combined with technology risk management practices.
In addition to developing the key skills for handling security incidents, you will learn how to identify new and existing threats and the methods by which to reduce them.
This programme also includes an Advanced Practice option.
Typical roles for Cyber Security graduates include:
Academic requirements
Minimum 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent in a related subject
| You will need | Grade required |
| Bachelor General Degree | B+ / 3.3 / Second Upper |
| Bachelor Special Degree / Professional Degree | B / 3.0 / Second Lower for courses requiring a 2:2 |
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
Designed for those who have an undergraduate degree in any discipline, our MSc Cyber Security Technology provides up-to-date cyber security knowledge required by employers across the industry.
As well as enhancing business intelligence and leadership capabilities, this programme develops applicable knowledge of core specialisms essential for a cyber security expert.
This programme also includes an Advanced Practice option.
This programme is designed to accelerate your skills and competence in a range of job roles, including roles in leadership and management in IT:
Our specialist modules also open opportunities to roles such as:
Academic requirements
Minimum 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent in a related subject
| You will need | Grade required |
| Bachelor General Degree | B+ / 3.3 / Second Upper |
| Bachelor Special Degree / Professional Degree | B / 3.0 / Second Lower for courses requiring a 2:2 |
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.
On top of the workforce shortage, the cyber security industry faces a major skills gap according to recent UK government research from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Employers are finding it difficult to recruit individuals with the skills and qualifications needed to fill the demand being created by cybercrime.
We don’t just teach cyber security theory, we’ll equip you with practical, specialist skills that will help you stand out when entering the job market. As part of your degree you will:
Take part in hands-on laboratory workshops and activities such as head-to-head ethical hacking challenges
Learn about the future of cyber security, ensuring your readiness for when it comes
Study real-world case studies, discussing and learning how they could have been prevented
Support with and take part in research papers, working closely with industry-leading academics
Have the opportunity to engage with and learn about London’s networking and business opportunities
Talha studies MSc Cyber Security at Northumbria University London. We asked Talha why he chose to study with us, what life is like living in London and what advice he has for future students. Listen to Talha’s wisdom and feel inspired!
Did you know that Northumbria University London has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACEs-CSR), and our MSc Cyber Security programmes have received official certification from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)? These awards recognise our Cyber Security Master’s degrees as among the best in the country.
There is a record-high shortage of 4 million workers within the cyber security industry worldwide, and twice as many qualified cyber security professionals are needed by businesses, according to the ISC2 Workforce Study 2023.
Learn more about our Cyber Security Masters programmes and how you can protect the digital world. If you have any questions fill out the enquiry form below and one of our helpful team will get back to you, or you can apply online via our course pages.