Applied Cyber Security with Professional Internship
Master advanced technical concepts in cybersecurity paired with a professional industry internship.
Best for:Best for graduates in computer science, engineering, or related technical disciplines seeking specialized cybersecurity training and industry placement.
Overview
Queen's University Belfast offers an innovative Master's programme focused on modern cybersecurity topics such as cryptography, computer forensics, malware analysis, and network security. The curriculum blends rigorous technical instruction with essential legal and ethical considerations in the digital landscape. Students complete a professional internship component to gain hands-on industry experience. Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong mathematical abilities and programming proficiency.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework across core cybersecurity domains including cryptography, networking, and digital forensics.
- Engage in software development tasks and tackle complex technical challenges within a Linux environment.
- Investigate legal and ethical frameworks governing modern information security and privacy.
- Participate in a structured professional internship to apply theoretical concepts to real-world industry scenarios.
- Complete a major master's-level project or dissertation integrating technical and analytical skills.
Requirements
Degree required: 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mathematics with Computer Science, Physics with Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Degree offered: Master's Degree
Language: English; IELTS score of 7.0 with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification
Instruction: English
- Strong mathematical background demonstrated through prior coursework or qualifications
- Significant programming experience evidenced by academic modules or formal qualifications
- Ability to meet the academic standard equivalent to a 2.1 Honours UK degree
- Applicants must hold an acceptable primary degree or demonstrate substantial relevant technical experience in industry.
- International applicants must satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30
Applicants should submit their application through the university's online application portal as early as possible before the stated deadline. Ensure all supporting documentation, including academic transcripts and English language test scores, are uploaded correctly. Note that a deposit is required to secure an offered place.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- English language test scores
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