The MSc CyberSecurity offers a transformative learning experience designed to develop confident and creative cyber security professionals. Students will gain hands-on expertise in web and mobile security, ethical hacking, penetration testing, and digital forensics. They also master governance, risk, and compliance. Through immersive practical activities and workshops in a flexible blended learning environment, students will tackle real-world cyber challenges using cutting-edge tools. With employability at its core, the programme prepares graduates for high-demand careers in government, business, and industry. The most significant objective is to foster professional integrity and promote exceptional achievement in the field of cyber-security. 

Students in the MSc CyberSecurity will engage in a dynamic learning journey through practical projects and lab-based activities. The course gives students the chance to build real skills for tackling today’s cyber security challenges.  

Working in a supportive, and collaborative, environment, students will face real-world scenarios that encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Regular feedback through practical and project-based assessments will help them grow and develop step by step as well as build both technical expertise and confidence. By the end of the programme, students will be ready to step into high-demand cyber security roles with the knowledge and skills to make an impact. 

On successful completion of the programme, students will have acquired upper-intermediate levels of cyber security knowledge and proficiency.  

There is a global cyber security skills gap. Prospects for graduates in cyber security are good. Students who complete the programme successfully, will enhance professional skills that are in demand from employers. These include: 

Communication skills (written, presentation and voice) 

Technical competencies 

Critically and strategic thinking 

Independent and self-directed management 

Problem solving 

Graduates of the MSc Cyber Security programme will: 

Improve their personal levels of confidence regarding cyber security.  

Assemble a technical portfolio that can be used to ‘evidence’ their current and future achievements.  

Understand how to identify relevant and appropriate job opportunities.  

Develop authentic ‘narratives’ that can be used during interviews and networking. 

The MSc CyberSecurity is designed for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, career changers aiming to enter the thriving cyber security industry, and IT professionals looking to specialise in security. It’s also ideal for those passionate about tackling global digital security challenges in the modern world.

The MSc Cyber Security blends lectures, workshops, and practical sessions with independent study, projects, and assessments.

Modules delivered in May

• Computer and Operating Systems
• Networking and Security Practice
• Cyber Risk Management
• Digital Forensics
• Security Testing
• Cyber Security Automation
• MSc Project

Modules Delivered in September

• Systems and Network Security
• Cyber Security and AI Operations
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response 
• IoT and Cloud Security
• Capstone Project

• Delivery: On campus 
• Duration: 18 months
• Campus: Hamburg, Germany
• Degree awarded by University of Roehampton London

Programme Aims:  

The MSc CyberSecurity course aims to cultivate creative and confident cyber graduates who: 

• Are willing and active problem solvers. 
• are knowledgeable about their preferred specialism(s). 
• are technically skilled in preferred specialism(s). 
• are as prepared for elected career pathways as possible, upon graduation. 

Programme Learning Outcomes: 

1. Applies a systematic understanding of knowledge and specialist theoretical and methodological approaches, suggesting and incorporating interrelationships with other relevant disciplines in abstract and unpredictably complex contexts. (Application of knowledge and understanding) 
2. Systematically organises and communicates advanced information, using criteria developed for specialist audiences in unpredictably complex contexts. (Practical skills: Organisation and communication of information) 
3. Systematically applies an advanced awareness of ethical and professional values and codes of conduct, to personal and strategic decisions, actions, responsibilities, outcomes and dilemmas, whilst working proactively with others to suggest and advocate appropriate solutions in unpredictably complex contexts. (Behaviours and values: Ethical awareness and application) 
4. Acts autonomously to make strategic decisions and develops appropriate practice guidelines, taking responsibility for outcomes in abstract and unpredictably complex contexts. (Setting: Autonomy and responsibility for actions) 
5. Selects and adapts appropriate advanced problem-solving strategies, methods and techniques to design systematic investigations that define and critically evaluate problems, using specialist information and data in unpredictable and complex contexts. (Cognitive skills: Problem-solving and enquiry) 
6. Systematically and critically analyses and evaluates, incomplete and/or contradictory data and evidence, developing effective and advanced methodologies to explain and support conclusions and recommendations in unpredictably complex contexts. (Cognitive skills: Analysis and evaluation) 
7. Applies and develops advanced interpersonal, team and networking skills to strategically enhance team performance in unpredictably complex contexts and contributes to specialist professional communities. (Practical skills: Interpersonal, team and networking skills) 
8. Designs and develops advanced specialist projects and/or activities to strategically enhance own and/ or others learning, work or practice within unpredictably complex contexts. (Practical skills: Project and activity design and development skills) 
9. Systematically synthesises advanced and specialist information and ideas and formulates and develops innovative proposals to address strategic issues or opportunities in and unpredictably complex contexts. (Cognitive skills: Synthesis and creativity) Takes responsibility for leading the systematic and critical evaluation of own and others’ capabilities, performance and development, applying strategic management approaches in unpredictably complex contexts. Behaviours and values: Personal responsibility and leadership. 
10. Takes responsibility for leading the systematic and critical evaluation of own and others’ capabilities, performance and development, applying strategic management approaches in unpredictably complex contexts. Behaviours and values: Personal responsibility and leadership. 

There is currently a high demand for graduates who possess strong technical competencies, professional skills, and the ability to solve problems in cybersecurity. Successful graduates from this programme will be able to confidently apply for careers in several cyber security and related areas including: 

• Cloud Computing 
• Audit & Assurance 
• Networking 
• DevOps 
• Security Operations 
• Security Testing 
• Threat Hunting 

Other non-technical cyber careers.

• Minimum Age: 21
• Academic Qualifications: Students must have equivalent to a 2:2 UK degree in a STEM based subject.