Cybersecurity

University of Glasgow

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Computer science

Cybersecurity MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of Glasgow, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 12 months.

About this course

The MSc Cybersecurity equips graduates with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in Cybersecurity. It is a demanding practically-oriented taught postgraduate programme, intended for students with good undergraduate degrees in Computing Science who will benefit from leading-edge research-led teaching.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

- The School of Computing Science is ranked in the UK top 10 (Complete University Guide 2025).

- You will have opportunities to meet tech sector employers who come to make recruitment presentations, and often seek to recruit our graduates during the programme

- You will benefit from having 24-hour access to a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software

- This programme aims to:

- equip students to study Cybersecurity topics in depth

- enable students to interact with secure-by-design hardware and software systems

- enable students to assess the security and trustworthiness of future systems, including artificial intelligence systems

- prepare students for future roles in the Cybersecurity sector

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Computer science