MSc Cyber Security, Risk and Resilience
University of South Wales
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MSc - Master of Science

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Treforest Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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MSc - Master of Science

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Treforest Campus

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SEP-26

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Course info

We’ll empower you with the skills and knowledge to help organisations spot, tackle, and prepare for cybercrime. Through hands-on learning backed by the expertise of our staff, you’ll learn how to manage risk and build resilient security plans that keep operations running and threats under control.Looking to elevate your cyber security career? This course empowers you to lead cyber security risk identification and resilience efforts in a variety of sectors, including technology, automotive, ...Read more

We’ll empower you with the skills and knowledge to help organisations spot, tackle, and prepare for cybercrime. Through hands-on learning backed by the expertise of our staff, you’ll learn how to manage risk and build resilient security plans that keep operations running and threats under control.Looking to elevate your cyber security career? This course empowers you to lead cyber security risk identification and resilience efforts in a variety of sectors, including technology, automotive, engineering, business, and healthcare. Designed for students from non-technical backgrounds, it bridges the gap between professionals and senior leadership in cyber-focused organisations.

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WUSCA ranking:
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83/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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7th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
77th
What students say
H
Hamza
27 Nov 25

The environment of this campus is so calm and they have all the facilities available for what a student needs...Read more

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Anthony
27 Nov 25

The experience for me has been good. The university provides students with the necessary support to make studying..Read more

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Entry requirements

This course is aimed at graduates with a minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent who would like to broaden their existing knowledge and open up a new career path. Applications from engineering, IT, science, mathematics or business graduates in particular are welcomed. All entrants must have strong numeracy and IT skills.

Tuition fees

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£11,060 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The bursary is for £500 to support students with travel and living costs

£17,900 per year

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Students from International

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The bursary is for £500 to support students with travel and living costs

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Hamza
27 Nov 25
MSc Applied Cyber Security
The environment of this campus is so calm and they have all the facilities available for what a student needs....
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Anthony
27 Nov 25
Applied Cyber Security
The experience for me has been good. The university provides students with the necessary support to make studying...
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University of South Wales
Llantwit Rd Pontypridd Cardiff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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