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University of Glasgow: Cybersecurity
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Computing Science |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0141 330 4515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The MSc Cybersecurity equips graduates with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in Cybersecurity. It is a demanding practically-oriented taught postgraduate programme, intended for students with good undergraduate degrees in Computing Science who will benefit from leading-edge research-led teaching.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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The School of Computing Science is ranked in the UK top 10 (Complete University Guide 2025).
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You will have opportunities to meet tech sector employers who come to make recruitment presentations, and often seek to recruit our graduates during the programme
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You will benefit from having 24-hour access to a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software
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This programme aims to:
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equip students to study Cybersecurity topics in depth
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enable students to interact with secure-by-design hardware and software systems
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enable students to assess the security and trustworthiness of future systems, including artificial intelligence systems
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prepare students for future roles in the Cybersecurity sector
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Modes of delivery of the MSc in IT Cybersecurity include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.
Courses Programming and Systems Development (H) Enterprise Cyber Security (M) Research and Professional Skills (M) Principles of Cybersecurity Emerging Topics in Cybersecurity Advanced Networked Systems (H) Human-Centred Security (M) MSc Project for Computing Science+ Cryptography and Secure Development (M) Cyber Systems Forensics (M) Secure Programming in Rust
CAREER PROSPECTS After studying at Glasgow, some graduates have gone on to work for large tech companies including Google and Apple. Other graduates work in cybersecurity roles for UK-based startups, education providers and financial institutions.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a degree with Computing as a major subject, with modules in Computing at an average grade of pass. We normally require Computing modules to make up at least 50% of all subjects studied in the final two years of the degree. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
The MSc Cybersecurity equips graduates with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in Cybersecurity. It is a demanding practically-oriented taught postgraduate programme, intended for students with good undergraduate degrees in Computing Science who will benefit from leading-edge research-led teaching.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
The School of Computing Science is ranked in the UK top 10 (Complete University Guide 2025).
-
You will have opportunities to meet tech sector employers who come to make recruitment presentations, and often seek to recruit our graduates during the programme
-
You will benefit from having 24-hour access to a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software
-
This programme aims to:
-
equip students to study Cybersecurity topics in depth
-
enable students to interact with secure-by-design hardware and software systems
-
enable students to assess the security and trustworthiness of future systems, including artificial intelligence systems
-
prepare students for future roles in the Cybersecurity sector
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent with Computing as a major subject. The normal requirement is for computing subjects to make up at least 50% of all subjects studied in final two years of the degree. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
- is …
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