Applied Cyber Security

Queen's University Belfast

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Software engineering

Applied Cyber Security MSc is a postgraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast, based in Belfast, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

The world’s online security depends on you. Step up to the plate with this fascinating Master’s course, taught by experts at one of the world’s leading cyber security hubs.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be analytical, technical and a modern-day codebreaker. Cyber security is a challenge that will not go away, affecting companies, individuals and even governments. You could be:

- A recent graduate – possibly a maths or engineering graduate with good programming skills, or you might be a good developer but have little knowledge of cyber security.

- Already working in industry – experienced in technical software development, and looking to upskill and enhance your professional development.

- An international student looking to study a UK master’s degree, to meet the global need for cyber security skills.

ABOUT THE COURSE

This innovative programme is at the forefront of technical advances in cutting-edge cyber security topics such as cryptography, computer forensics, malware, networking, software development, as well as investigating the increasingly important legal and ethical issues in cyber security.

This is an applied course, which mixes theoretical skills with practical work in the lab to give you hands-on experience.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Belfast

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Belfast

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Belfast
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Software engineering