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This Cyber Security MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert programme from De Montfort University is certified by the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre). and DMU is recognised as an Airbus Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security, demonstrating the relevance of the course content and its value to the industry.
Our CTI has been named as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, thanks to its pioneering research in incident response and cyber threat intelligence, industrial control systems and sociotechnical security.
Study on a course which is assessed 100% by coursework, where you will take part in group and individual assessments, written essays, presentations, projects and reports, all with a strong emphasis on real-world problems.

Access our cyber security laboratories, equipped with high-spec, specially customised PCs configured with multiple operating systems, virtualisation and removable hard drives, as well as specialised servers, wired and wireless networking equipment and other hardware and software components.

Potential Careers:

Cyber security is one of the fastest-growing careers in the country with vacancies often outstripping available talent. The National Cyber Security Centre – a part of GCHQ – has fully certified DMU’s MSc in Cyber Security in recognition of its excellence in providing students with a broad foundation of skills.
Dr Ali Al-Bayatti, Associate Professor, said: “It will help prospective students to make the right choice when looking for a highly-valued qualification that will give them the edge when seeking a career in cyber security.”

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cyber Security

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Host and Network Security

Penetration Testing and Incident Response

Cyber Engineering

Digital Forensics Principles and Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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General requirements

Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant subject.
Relevant subjects include but are not limited to: Computer Science, Computer Security, Informatics, Electrical and Communication Engineering, Cyber Security, Software Engineering.
If you have no formal academic qualifications but do have extensive industry experience, we will consider your application on an individual basis.

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Tuition Fees

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18600 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 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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