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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Warwick
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Cyber Security Engineering MSc is designed for Computer Science Informatics IT and other STEM graduates looking to become a cyber security professional. Study at the internationally renowned Warwick Manufacturing Group and deepen your cyberspace knowledge.
This course is provisionally certified by GCHQ.
Course Overview
yber security is not simply about protecting the internet. As our world becomes ever more dependent upon digital systems our vehicles infrastructure industrial controls finances and medical devices all exist within the cyber domain. Studying Cyber Security will deepen your cyberspace knowledge so you’ll understand the nature of this evolving cyber environment and how to protect and enhance the human experience within it. This MSc focuses on the technical aspects of cyber security and how these may be implemented in a multi-disciplinary way. The practical applications of topics are emphasised as well as developing your abstract analytical skills. You will also gain unparalleled exposure to industry.
This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Teaching
This course has two components – a taught component accounting for two thirds of your time and effort and a research component (dissertation) accounting for one-third.
For the taught component we blend lectures with seminars lab work syndicate exercises simulations and case studies. Each module is delivered intensively over one full week or two half weeks and classes are deliberately kept small to encourage interaction. Larger scale lectures are delivered for some modules and are backed up by seminar and syndicate activities.
Our module leaders have extensive industry experience. Guest speakers from industry also contribute regularly bringing real-world insight into your learning experience.
Assessment
At the end of each module you will be given a Post Module Assignment (PMA) based on the learning objectives of that module. This is a piece of assessed written work which should take around 110 hours to complete. Most modules also have some in-module assessed work.
For the research component each student undertakes a major individual project which will develop your research and analytical skills and enable you to specialise. This project accounts for 50% of your overall credits and is submitted in the form of a dissertation of approximately 20000 words followed by an oral examination or viva at the end of the year.
Careers
Graduates from Cyber Security in WMG have gone on to work for a variety of employers including: Accenture PWC KPMG Deloitte IBM Ministry of Defence HP Cisco and Tata Consulting Services. They have pursued roles such as: Cyber Security Consultant Information Security Analyst Technology Analyst IT Security & Governance Officer Security Project Manager Network Consulting Engineer IT Risk and Resilience Manager Senior Investigation Officer.
Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:
- Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
- Options in Engineering sector event
- Careers for experienced hires
- Careers in healthcare
- Careers in project management
Modules
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£ 33,340per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
10th
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Campus address
University of Warwick, University of Warwick Coventry, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 7AL, England
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Subject ranking
5th out of 117 7
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10093.0 93%16th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.01 75%57th
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