About the course

Safeguarding our data is crucial in today’s era of digital growth. Our Cyber Security with Professional Postgraduate Year MSc sits within our renowned School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering and our outstanding Surrey Centre for Cyber Security. The Surrey Centre for Cyber Security is an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research. Simultaneously, the University has attained the prestigious gold-standard as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education. Both accreditations were awarded by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is a part of the Government Communications Headquarters. Therefore, your teaching will be informed by world-class research conducted by world-leading experts in the subject. You’ll also benefit from our strong links with local and international industry. This course is fully certified by the NCSC. It will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to pursue a successful career in this sector. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester (September), 2025	Guildford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Surrey

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either computer science, electrical or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, related disciplines with demonstrable exposure to programming and mathematics, or other alternative subjects related to data analysis, data science or informatics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

　　We'll also consider relevant work experience if you don't meet these requirements.

　　IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

　　TOEFL iBT - 88 Overall with Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 19.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Surrey. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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