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Cybersecurity, MSc

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Aberdeen

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Individuals, organisations, and governments face an escalating threat from increasingly sophisticated hackers and ransomware gangs. To tackle this problem, cyber security professionals must constantly adapt to the ever-evolving landscape.

This programme develops your knowledge of the fundamental concepts and skills of cybersecurity to prepare you for one of the most in-demand jobs today.

Cyber security is becoming an increasingly critical threat to organisations and the general public. A recent

  • report
    • cites a 38% increase in cyberattacks in 2022 compared to 2021 as hackers seek to exploit the growth of online collaboration tools used by remote workers in recent years.

    The growing cyber threat faced by commercial organisations, universities, hospitals and governments has led to an alarming shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals needed to protect everything from small personal devices to large national critical infrastructure.

    This Masters programme is addressing the huge demand for security analysts and engineers by drawing on the exceptional expertise at the University of Aberdeen in Data, AI and Cybersecurity to produce graduates with specialist technical knowledge, flexibility and adaptability needed for the rapidly evolving security environment.

    As well as studying topics such as cryptography, network protocols, access control, authentication, security management and web security, you will learn about emerging technologies including Software-defined Networking (SDN), Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain and develop your digital forensic techniques to design and analyse security solution architectures. You will also examine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) relates to cybersecurity and understand the legal and governance aspects of incident detection, investigation, and response.

    The MSc Cybersecurity is designed for students with a computer science background as well as IT professionals who want to prepare for a successful career in cybersecurity and data privacy. You will benefit from a dedicated cyber security lab with modern computer facilities and the latest online tools to support your learning and research. The curriculum is based on practical 'real-world' security threats and the knowledge you gain on this programme will also prepare you for attaining additional international cybersecurity certifications.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in Hong Kong
    (International fees)

    £ 27,000per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Aberdeen

    University of Aberdeen

    University of Aberdeen

    • University League Table

      41st

    • Campus address

      University of Aberdeen, Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB24 3FX, Scotland

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    One of the top 40 universities in the UK (Complete University 51ÊÓƵ league tables 2025).
    Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
    Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Computer Science

      38th out of 117 5

    • Entry standards

      / Max 227
      167 74%

      21st

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      n/a

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.10 77%

      27th

      46

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