MSc Cyber Security
Sheffield Hallam University
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Develop ethical hacking skills to fundamentally understand cyber-attacks. Learn to deploy countermeasures that secure and protect computer systems. Apply and manage information security in organisational frameworks. Gain skills to undertake ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification. 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 ...Read more

Develop ethical hacking skills to fundamentally understand cyber-attacks. Learn to deploy countermeasures that secure and protect computer systems. Apply and manage information security in organisational frameworks. Gain skills to undertake ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification. 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.

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What students say
M
Masifa
18 Nov 25

Everything is great except for teaching, which can be..Read more

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Surayo
17 Nov 25

The facilities are great, the ones I've seen and heard of. The teachers provide good support and guidance. What could be improved is the way lectures are held. To make it more..Read more

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Entry requirements

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.

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£10,940 per year

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£18,600 per year

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£18,600 per year

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M
Masifa
18 Nov 25
Cyber Security
Everything is great except for teaching, which can be...
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S
Surayo
17 Nov 25
Cyber Security
The facilities are great, the ones I've seen and heard of. The teachers provide good support and guidance. What could be improved is the way lectures are held. To make it more...
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Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University , Sheffield

Founded over 175 years ago, Sheffield Hallam University offers academic excellence in an environment where postgraduate students work...

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City Campus Howard Street Sheffield South Yorkshire S1 1WB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Sheffield  0.1 miles away
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