Overview

Master security protocols and protect future innovations. by choosing the Cyber Security MSc degree offered by The University of Hertfordshire Online.

Key facts

Build in-demand skills with UH Online’s MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security. Learn to identify vulnerabilities, implement defences, and investigate threats through focused study in cyber strategy, penetration testing, and digital forensics. Delivered 100% online, this flexible programme prepares you to secure data and systems in a rapidly evolving digital world.

This programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. This accreditation confirms that it partially meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) — a key step toward professional recognition in the tech industry.

Become a cybersecurity analyst, strategist, or innovator — your journey starts here.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Digital Forensics

Cyber Security

Operating Systems and Networks

Programming and Program Design

Information System Design

Data Structure and Algorithms

Responsible Technology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-27 00:00:00
Starting 2026-11-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-22 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Hertford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 60 other Masters in Cyber Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or cognate discipline at a level equivalent to a UK second class Honours degree.
For International applicants whose first language is not English, IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band), or equivalent

The University of Hertfordshire Online has exemptions for English language scores so a TOEFL or IELTS is not necessarily required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5010 GBP / year

≈ 5010 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5010 GBP / year

≈ 5010 GBP / year

Funding

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