MSc Cyber Security Technology (Part-time)

Programme Start Month : January, October

Entry Requirements 

Academic entry requirements

· Minimum 2:2 or above from a recognised university in any discipline (except Cyber Security)

· Professional qualifications that are equivalent to an honours degree

Non-standard entry requirements

Relevant qualifications and/or work experience, such as CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, (ISC)2 , Amazon AWS or any other related certifications, will be taken into consideration where the applicant has the judged potential to benefit from the programme. Requests will be considered on an individual basis by the Programme Leader and relevant module tutors where appropriate.

Course Description:

About the course

This MSc will provide you with a recognised postgraduate qualification in Cyber Security Technology. The programme is designed specifically to enable you to update, extend and deepen your knowledge in Cyber Security and related technology and wider digital leadership and technology subjects, in order to enhance and accelerate your career opportunities.

The programme has been designed for those who have an undergraduate degree in any discipline who wish to study for a qualification which focuses on cyber security. The MSc in Cyber Security Technology is ideally suited to those who have no prior learning in cyber security, the modular content is reflective of this strategy.

Why study with us?

· Designed for those wishing to develop or accelerate a career in Cyber Security and Management of Cyber Security

· Work-related assessment wherever possible designed to deliver impact into your organisation

· Develop an understanding of the architectures and security concepts relevant to cloud computing and data storage

· Northumbria University is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACEs-CSR) by the National Cyber Security Centre

· Structured professional practice support for career development or transition, including a career review and development plan

· Delivered over 2 years in Part-Time mode, equivalent to 14 weekends with supporting online or face-to-face tutorials as required · Also available as a full-time and online programme

Course overview

The MSc Cyber Security Technology programme is designed specifically to enable you to update, extend and deepen your knowledge in cyber security technology and wider digital leadership and technology subjects, in order to enhance and accelerate your career opportunities.

As you progress through the programme, you develop as an up to date, well rounded and outward-looking professional capable of taking responsibility for and effectively leading cyber security and technology projects and people, capable of making good decisions and improving the performance of yourself, your people, your areas of responsibility and your organisation.

The programme recognises that as an aspiring cyber security technology professional you are required to develop competencies in a range of specific cyber techniques alongside softer skills in areas such as leadership, communication, problem solving and commercial reasoning.

By successfully completing your programme you will have not only have demonstrated mastery of these skills but alongside the development of your personal practice your ability to impact personal and organisational performance. It is the combination of these factors that will advance your personal development and enhance your career opportunities.

Alternatively, you can study the MSc Cyber Security Technology programme full-time and online.

Course structure

All modules on this course are core and worth 20 credits, unless stated otherwise.

• Information Governance and Security

• Leadership in a Digital Age

• Big Data and Cloud Security

• Computer Networks and Security

• Computer Security

• Contemporary Computing and Digital Technologies

• Professional Practices in Computing and Digital Technologies Project (60 credits)

About us

Northumbria University is a dynamic, research-driven university with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation. Founded in 1880 as Rutherford College, Northumbria is ranked among the UK’s top 25 for both research power and graduate employment.

• Modern University of the Year (The times and the Sunday times, 2025)

• Top 40 UK University (Guardian University Guide, 2024)

• Research University of the Year (Daily Mail University Guide, 2024)

• Northumbria University is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACEs-CSR) by the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ.

Testimonial

Tom Welsh

‘The Masters will change your life – it changes the way you think and it makes you question everything. You meet a great bunch of people, you learn and it’s fun. If you do the part time course like I did, you’ll fit it around your work so it’s a win-win situation.’