Cyber Security Technology (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. Study anywhere, achieve everywhere.

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 improve access to cyber security careers, this online postgraduate degree is for anyone who wants to start a career in cyber security without prior experience or qualifications.

This is a part-time, two-year distance learning Masters degree and will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to help meet the demand for cyber security professionals in the industry.

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

A career-focused online degree

As part of this course, you will develop your knowledge of:

• Key concepts and principles of information governance and cyber security, including legislative and regulatory frameworks
• Proven and emerging practical toolkits for technical leaders
• Cloud Reference Architecture, security concepts relevant to cloud computing, and cloud data storage architectures
• Key concepts and technologies at all network layer levels
• Demands placed upon computer networks
• Security requirements needed to support current and emerging technologies and applications
• Security principles, models, and terminologies needed to secure modern computers (threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities; threat actor types; critical security controls; and cryptography types, algorithms, and attacks)

Career opportunities

Cyber security is vital in almost every industry and, as such, the roles you could apply for are not limited to the cyber security sector alone. This online course has been designed with industry partners to ensure the cyber security knowledge and skills you gain are up-to-date and career-focused to give you the best possible chance in your career.

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

• Cyber Security Engineer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Cyber Security Consultant
• IT Security and Support Manager
• Information Security Professional

Specific modules on the programme also lend themselves to specialist cyber security roles, such as:

• Big Data Security Analyst
• Big Data Developer
• Network Analyst
• Network Solution Architect
• Network Engineer
• Network Manager

Modules

• 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

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.