About this course
Newcastle University offers Cyber Security MSc as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in IT Security. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £31,700 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90. Intakes run across 2 windows (Autumn (September), 2026 and Autumn (September), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications provided you have several years of relevant industrial computing experience.
You should also have a good background in computer systems, including programming.
systems engineering
engineering
mathematics
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in computer science or a discipline with significant computing content, such as:
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
- ▸Autumn (September), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
