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MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security Online

University of York

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    York campus

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

This 100% online MSc Computer Science programme is aimed at working professionals and graduates from other disciplines who are seeking to move into a career in computer science. You will develop skills in computational thinking and an academic understanding of cyber security threats and techniques for security engineering and their application to real world problems.

This programme is designed to develop your theoretical and foundational understanding of Cyber Security. As a Masters level student you will read and learn about programming techniques, computer and network infrastructure and protocols, security risks and security engineering. You will explore a range of cyber concepts and solutions such as cryptography, memory and resource management, password protection, and denial of service attacks (DoS)

Practical components and assessments are designed to enable you to further explore these concepts from a theory lead perspective and develop a better understanding of their application in real world challenges and scenarios.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 4,750per 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 York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    21st out of 117 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    155 68%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    6th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.69 67%

    112th

    29

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