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Why study this course?
Our Cyber Security MSc degree is the ideal choice if you want to progress or start your career in the digital industry as a cyber security specialist. The course covers the broad topics essential to cyber security and forensics and will expose you to a range of open-source and licence-based security and forensic tools.
This hands-on master’s degree in cyber security will cover how artificial intelligence techniques can be used in detecting risks, preventing criminal activity, and forecasting illegal activity. You’ll also develop practical skills using industry software tools and environments and work with external organisations to develop practical knowledge in real-life scenarios.
Preparing you for industrial certification
Aligned with industry, this course offers you access to fully licensed software and frameworks encompassing cyber security, ethical hacking and digital forensics
Cross-learning opportunities
This course provides the opportunity to cross-learn between cyber security, artificial intelligence and data analytics
Input from industry partners
This course was put together with the help of industry partners
Course details
You will be required to have:
- a 2:2 UK degree (or equivalent) in computer science, computer, software or network engineering, computing, ICT or cyber security
Applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
English language requirements
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
There will be a range of assessment methods employed throughout the course, including:
- coursework (group and individual)
- in-class tests
- written and oral exams
- final project/dissertation
Coursework could include real-world topics such as digital crime investigations, cyber incident handling, cyber security auditing and penetration testing, concluded by an expert report or essay.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll have opportunities to apply for exciting job roles such as:
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Digital Forensics Analyst/Examiner
- Cyber Incident Handler/Investigator
- Cyber Security Manager (CSM)
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
- Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester
- Cyber Security Compliance Officer
- Cloud Security Specialist
By studying in London, you’ll have global businesses on your doorstep. Potential employers could range from digital crime investigation companies, government agencies and the police force, as well as national and international organisations that need protection against digital crime.
This course is also excellent preparation for further study or research.
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.
Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
How to apply
Use the apply button to begin your application.
If you require a Student visa and wish to study a postgraduate course on a part-time basis, please read our how to apply information for international students to ensure you have all the details you need about the application process.
When to apply
You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course.
To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.