About this course
Lancaster University offers MSc Cyber Security as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in IT Security. Based in Lancaster, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £30,000 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 87. The next intake is Michaelmas (October), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Applicants with equivalent professional experience are invited to contact our admissions team to discuss whether this programme is appropriate for them.
Students need to have 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Physics. Applicants are expected to have foundational knowledge of core areas in computer science, such as programming, networking and operating systems.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Michaelmas (October), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
