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Introduction

Our Cyber Security MSc programme provides a solid foundation for you if you want to pursue a career or become a researcher within the field of cyber security.

The programme offers an exciting blend of learning experiences, delivered by world-leading experts and members of the University of Liverpool Cybersecurity Institute. We dive into the strategies, technologies, and methodologies used to protect digital systems from cyber threats, exploring critical issues and ethical considerations in the discipline.

Youll learn how to identify and respond to cyber-attacks and how to design, develop, and implement robust security systems. This includes studying essential areas like communication network security, cryptographic protocols, artificial intelligence, and digital forensics.

With training in machine and deep learning, intrusion detection, firewalls, and ethical hacking, youll be prepared to detect and defend against evolving threats while understanding the legal and ethical dimensions of cyber security. Youll also gain insight into emerging fields such as quantum cryptography, Internet of Things (IoT) and nanotech security, equipping you to tackle future cyber challenges.

You will graduate with a wide range of career opportunities and will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience to make a real-world impact.

This is an exciting time to join this brand-new course. The University is recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and is committed to support and invest in the Universitys cybersecurity research capacity and capability. Apply by: 29 August 2025.
An Executive Scholarship of 15% is available for our May 2025 intake.
A UK Scholarship of 20% is available for students residing in the United Kingdom, who enrol on the May 2025 intake of our full master's awards.