Overview

The Cyber Security with Professional Postgraduate Year programme offered at the University of Surrey provides comprehensive training in the theory, principles, and practices of securing digital systems and data against cyber threats. A placement year is integrated as part of this course, allowing you to get experience of applied cyber security in the real world.

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The Surrey Centre for Cyber Security is an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research. Simultaneously, the University has attained the prestigious gold-standard as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education. Both accreditations were awarded by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is a part of the Government Communications Headquarters. Protecting digital information against unauthorised access and ensuring the strength of supporting network infrastructure and systems present major challenges for the ongoing technological progress in our society. The science behind this 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. This course leads to a huge range of career opportunities across the cyber security and IT sectors. Recent graduates have secured jobs at:
Bosch

Ernst and Young

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

IBM UK

RGA Consulting.

Accreditation

Our 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
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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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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

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24900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12400 GBP / year

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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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Disciplines

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General requirements

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