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Cyber Security at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

LJMU's Cyber Security MSc enables students with computing and related experience to further their studies in this challenging and much in-demand sector.

  • Study a course based on the latest research and informed by industry liaison
  • Follow a curriculum aligned with the Government's professional practitioner benchmark for Cyber Security Masters-level study
  • Enhance your scientific, engineering and technical skills
  • Gain the knowledge and practical skills required for a career in Cyber Security
  • Benefit from the support of a personal tutor throughout your studies
Computer Security focuses on protecting computers, computer networks - such as public and private networks, critical infrastructure, smartphones, smart objects, software and digital information from unauthorised access, change or destruction. This MSc is based on the latest research in the field. The programme and its modules are the result of extensive communications with industry and government, and the School maintains a regular industrial liaison panel. It is designed to equip you with advanced skills in the theory, practice, tools and applications necessary for a career in Cyber Security. We are proud of our high teaching standards and the approachability of our staff. Informal staff-student relationships are excellent. If you decide to study with us, you will be joining a relaxed and friendly department where staff are committed not only to student welfare but also to ensuring that our courses are continually developed to meet the needs of employers.

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment of knowledge and understanding on this programme is through coursework and examinations. You will undertake laboratory and project work, write reports and present your findings.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: -An honours degree in Computing or a Computing-related subject, including subjects with a significant core of computing Alternative qualifications considered: -A professional qualification equivalent to an honours degree International requirements: -IELTS: IELTS English language requirement: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Extra Requirements -RPL: RPL is accepted on this programme

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9840 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9840 Year 1
Scotland £9840 Year 1
Wales £9840 Year 1
International £18250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Cyber Security at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS