Overview

In an expanding digital age, protecting our data is of vital importance. The Cyber Security MSc (formerly Information Security MSc) sits within Surrey's renowned School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering and our outstanding Surrey Centre for Cyber Security.

Career opportunities

Protecting digital information from unauthorised access and use and ensuring the resilience of supporting network infrastructure and systems are significant challenges for the continued technological development of our society. The science behind this Cyber Security MSc connects various disciplines, from computer science, mathematics and business to design and critical analysis of concepts, mechanisms and technologies used in the depth and breadth of cyber security. At the University of Surrey you’ll learn the foundations of systems and information security such as cryptography, and you’ll also be educated on advanced and state-of-the-art concepts linked to electronic payments or distributed ledgers. You will apply your knowledge in practice, for example through interacting with and programming secure applications using trusted platform modules (TPMs), which are mounted on Raspberry Pi computers in our labs. The University has strong, established links with many national and international businesses and institutions. These include:
Airbus

BAE Systems

CGI Group

DSTL

IBM

Infineon

Microsoft

Sophos

Sky TV.

Accreditation

This course has received Full Certification from NCSC, is taught by experts, and equips you with the theoretical grounding and hands-on experience demanded by the cyber security sector.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Secure Systems And Applications

Cryptography

Information Security Management

Network Security

Information Security For Business And Government

Cloud Security

Cybercrime And Cybersecurity

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

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Applicants who don't require a student visa can continue to apply until 1 September

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either computer science, electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, related disciplines with demonstrable exposure to programming and mathematics, or other alternative subjects related to data analysis, data science or informatics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

We'll also consider relevant work experience if you don't meet these requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

24900 GBP / year

≈ 24900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12400 GBP / year

≈ 12400 GBP / year

Additional Details

Sep. Part-time:

UK: £6,200

Overseas: £12.500

Living costs

Guildford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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