MSc Cyber Security

Postgraduate Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 55 to 60% or equivalent.
• English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
  • TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 89, with at least 17 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
  • PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 61 with no individual score below 59.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission to a specific program. Some courses may have additional requirements, such as a portfolio or an interview, and competition for certain programs may be high.

The University of Roehampton offers various scholarships and financial support options to help students fund their education. While specific scholarships may vary from year to year.

1. Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship: This is a merit-based scholarship that offers a partial fee waiver for undergraduate and postgraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
2. International Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are available to international students and provide a partial fee waiver based on academic merit.
3. Sports Scholarships: The University of Roehampton offers sports scholarships to talented athletes who can contribute to the university's sports teams.
4. Alumni Scholarship: This scholarship is available to Roehampton graduates who wish to pursue postgraduate studies at the university. It provides a tuition fee reduction.
5. Departmental Scholarships: Some academic departments at the University of Roehampton may offer scholarships or bursaries specific to their discipline. These scholarships are often based on academic achievement or other criteria determined by the department.

Upon completing the MSc in Cyber Security program at the University of Roehampton, graduates are well-prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in the field of cyber security.

1. Cybersecurity Analyst: Graduates can work as cybersecurity analysts, responsible for monitoring network traffic, identifying threats, and implementing security measures to protect organizations from cyberattacks.

2. Security Consultant: Some graduates may pursue careers as security consultants, advising organizations on cyber security best practices, conducting security assessments, and recommending security solutions.

3. Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester: Graduates with expertise in ethical hacking and penetration testing can work to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in digital systems, either as independent consultants or within organizations.

4. Security Architect: Graduates may choose to become security architects, designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions for organizations.

5. Security Operations Manager: Some graduates may take on roles as security operations managers, overseeing the day-to-day activities of a security team and ensuring the organization's cyber security policies are followed.

6. Incident Responder: Graduates can work as incident responders, leading efforts to investigate and mitigate security incidents and breaches.

7. Data Protection Officer: With a focus on data privacy, graduates can pursue roles as data protection officers, ensuring organizations comply with data protection regulations.