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Study Details: 2 Years
Develop the skills you'll need to protect and defend against cyber-attacks in our modern world, as well as adapting to new challenges arising through threat intelligence.
During our MSc Cyber Security course, you’ll develop your knowledge and skills to prepare for a career as a computing security professional. With accreditation from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), you can be confident you’ll graduate with the Cyber-Body of Knowledge (CyBok), industry-standard techniques that so many employers are seeking.
Please note: you can apply to this course from 23 October 2025. Until then, explore the course and see what Sheffield Hallam has to offer.
You need
• a good level of general education with good analytical skills
• an ambition to develop to a high level in the area of information security
• a degree 2.2 or above in computing or a closely-related discipline. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
The MSc Cyber Security course prepares you for a career in:
Pen testing
Information security
Security consultancy
Threat analysis
Risk management
Previous graduates of this course have worked for:
Airbus
Deloitte
HSBC
DataGuard
South Yorkshire Police
Regional Cyber Crime Unit
British Assessment Bureau
Compulsory modules
Year 1
Cyber Threat Intelligence And Digital Forensics (40 Credits)
Network And Information Security (40 Credits)
Research Methods And Strategies (20 Credits)
Final Year
Dissertation For Cyber Security And Computer Networks (40 Credits)
Hacking Techniques And Countermeasures (20 Credits)
Standard Based Security Audit And Assessment (20 Credits)
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