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MSc Cyber Security

The University of Liverpool’s MSc in Cyber Security equips you with essential skills to address modern cyber threats, offering comprehensive training in theory and application amid a growing industry demand and significant skills shortage.

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Time investment: 24 months

Location: Online

Cost: £17,357

Language: English

About this degree

Learn how to harness cyber security skills

As the world becomes more reliant on technology and the internet, cyber criminals find new ways to target our businesses, identities, and finances.

Cyber security is the first line of defence against these offenders. These measures are set up to protect networks, equipment, and online accounts from all kinds of damaging online threats.

This online MSc from the University of Liverpool will equip you with the essential skills to protect yourself and organisations from cyber threats, giving you in-demand knowledge that every business needs.

Explore a wealth of cyber security career paths

A number of different fields make up cyber security, such as data security and technology security, and with those fields come plenty of career opportunities to discover.

This MSc will provide you with the right training to take on cyber criminality – the first step to embarking on a financially rewarding and ever-changing role in cyber security.

Meet the demand for skilled cyber security professionals

Achieving a high level of cyber security is one of the greatest challenges of modern society, and there is a significant skills shortage in this field. This online MSc will develop your technical and problem-solving skills to tackle the broad range of cyber security challenges that modern organisations face.

The MSc in Cyber Security is designed to allow you to gain a specialist qualification in an area of computing in which it is expected that there will be a significant skills shortage.

Master the theory and practical applications of cyber security

The programme will provide you with a comprehensive but critical understanding of the theory and techniques of cyber security, as well as the practical application of these techniques.

You’ll gain this understanding in the context of business information so you can immediately apply your skills to real-world problems.

You’ll also be equipped to understand how to lead at the individual, team, and organisational level. With this understanding you’ll hone robust and innovative leadership practices you can apply within various healthcare contexts, from private practice to large clinical settings.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000. All our programmes are designed for online delivery, and our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world.

By studying online with Liverpool, you’ll gain a highly regarded qualification from a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 research-led UK universities committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of research and education

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Learning outcomes

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical underpinning that supports the domain of Cyber Security.

Develop critical understanding of the challenges in assessing and managing security risks within the modern workplace.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques that may be deployed to prevent/limit cyber-crime.

Understand the processes available to investigate suspected cyber-attacks.

Develop your ability to work independently, and with others, to research, design, implement and deploy creative cyber security solutions, and to subject your work and that of others to critical analysis and evaluation.

Additional information

Applicants for this programme should hold either:

(i) a degree in any subject equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above), or
(ii) at least 2 years experience in employment, which would normally be of a technical nature, comparable with the award of a bachelor’s degree.

If you have limited exposure in numeracy or programming you may need to consider further effort in these areas to maintain the standards of the programme, but are still encouraged to apply.

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5.

This flexible, part-time degree allows you to balance study with your professional commitments while learning from industry experts and peers worldwide.

Online programmes are assessed through virtual classroom tasks including reports, reflective practices, and presentations that mirror professional environments. You’ll benefit from transparent feedback, clear grading, a seven-day feedback turnaround, weekly office hours, and dedicated Student Support.

With an MSc in Cyber Security from the University of Liverpool, you can pursue various high-demand roles in the field, such as:

Information Security Analyst: Responsible for safeguarding an organisation’s digital assets, this role involves setting up and managing security measures to protect sensitive information from cyber threats and breaches.
Cyber Security Consultant: Offering strategic advice on fortifying organisational security, consultants assess vulnerabilities, design robust security protocols, and provide guidance on emerging cyber threats and preventative measures.
Network Security Engineer: Tasked with designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures, these engineers ensure that company networks are protected against unauthorised access, hacks, and data breaches.