Applied Cyber Security Master's Degree
Advance your technical expertise in cyber security through an applied Master's programme blending theory and hands-on lab work.
Best for:Best for computer science or engineering graduates with strong programming skills seeking specialized expertise in cybersecurity.
Overview
The Applied Cyber Security Master's programme at Queen's University Belfast is an innovative course focused on cutting-edge topics including cryptography, malware analysis, computer forensics, networking, and software development. Delivered by the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, the curriculum bridges fundamental concepts with practical, hands-on laboratory experience. Students also investigate critical legal and ethical dimensions shaping modern information security. The programme prepares graduates for technical careers or advanced research by requiring strong analytical and programming foundations.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework and theoretical modules in core cyber security topics
- Engage in hands-on laboratory exercises involving cryptography, malware, and network systems
- Investigate legal and ethical frameworks governing digital security and data protection
- Develop and execute practical software projects demonstrating secure coding practices
- Complete independent research or capstone project work culminating in a Master's thesis
Requirements
Degree required: 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mathematics with Computer Science, Physics with Computer Science, or a related discipline
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; IELTS score of 7.0 with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated mathematical ability through prior degree modules or formal qualifications
- Significant programming experience evidenced by academic coursework or professional work
- Proficiency in meeting the academic standard of a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent
- Applicants must hold an acceptable primary degree or demonstrate five or more years of hands-on technical industry experience in programming
- International non-EEA applicants must satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) language requirements
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30
Submit an application through the university's online portal well before the recommended deadline. Ensure all academic transcripts and English language proficiency test results are attached. A financial deposit is required upon acceptance to secure your place in the programme.
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- English language test scores
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