Cyber Security (Online)

Entry requirements

Please see the course page on our website for further information on entry requirements, fees, and funding.

Months of entry

January, April, July, October

Course content

100% online. Fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Please visit the course page on our website for full course details, entry requirements, and fees.

Start your studies in April or July 2026 and save £1,000 on your tuition fees!

Designed to equip you with advanced cyber security knowledge and skills, this NCSC-accredited programme has been developed in response to the growing demand for cyber security expertise, as organisations face increasingly sophisticated threats and technological challenges.

This is a part-time, two-year distance learning Masters degree designed to empower working professionals with experience in cyber security or a related field to increase their expertise and advance their careers.

Delivered entirely online (with optional on-campus sessions), this cyber security course offers flexibility whilst equipping you with highly sought-after skills to meet real-world challenges.

Specialist accreditation

This online course is fully certified by the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), positioning it among the best cyber security postgraduate degrees in the UK.

A career-focused online degree

As part of this course, you will:

• Build a critical understanding of governance and assurance, including technology risk practices that are vital to today’s volatile cyber security market
• Learn to identify new and existing cyber security threats, manage security incidents, and determine how to minimise them
• Explore the fundamental concepts, principles, and technologies used in network security
• Gain in-depth knowledge of relevant technologies such as network security; information governance and security; wireless networks; information assurance and risk management; and ethical hacking

Career opportunities

Cyber security affects businesses and organisations of every size and having an industry-certified MSc Cyber Security with NCSC accreditation could open the door to various roles in practically any industry.

After completing your degree, you will be prepared to meet the educational requirements of the BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) for the purposes of meeting the further learning requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Typical careers and roles for graduates with an MSc Cyber Security include (but are not limited to):

• Risk analytics and management
• Operations and security management
• Threat management and forensics
• Engineering, Architecture, and Design
• Chief Technology Officer

Modules

• Information governance and security
• Network security
• Wireless networks and security
• Information assurance and risk management
• Ethical hacking for cyber security
• Research and project management
• MSc Computer Science and Digital Technologies Project

Unwavering support

Throughout the programme, you will receive academic support from experienced faculty with industry insight and have access to student support services that will provide valuable advice and support throughout your studies and beyond.

You will graduate with the skills and credentials to pursue advanced roles in a variety of sectors.

For more information view the full course page on our website or contact us if you have any questions or would like to discuss the course with one of our advisors.

Information for international students

Please note that we are not currently able to sponsor international students to study online programmes at Northumbria University London.

For more information about our full-time on-campus programmes, please visit the Northumbria University London website.

Fees and funding

For more information about financing your studies, please visit the Finance page on our website.