MSc Cyber Security with Placement

University of Kent · Canterbury, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS2 yearsDistanceFull-time

The MSc Cyber Security with Placement programme at University of Kent (School of Computing) is a MSc programme delivered in English over 2 years (4 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Cyber Security covers network defense, ethical hacking, cryptography, security architecture, incident response, and digital forensics. Students learn to protect critical information infrastructure from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Graduates work as cybersecurity engineers, security auditors, and SOC analysts.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £23,950/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £23,950/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2026-08-24
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2026-08-24
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: Distance
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: September Intake

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-08-24

Non-EU students

2026-08-24

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration2 years
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatDistance
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultySchool of Computing

Official university

University of Kent

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 2 years of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£47,900	—	needs the fee

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