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MSc Information Security

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year

Masters Degree Description

Become a cybersecurity expert on one of the most established Master’s programmes in this field. Our Information Security MSc provides a comprehensive education in cybersecurity, including an opportunity to gain certification from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – part of Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ). UCL Computer Science is an exceptional place to deepen your expertise in information security.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree (or international qualification of an equivalent standard) in computer science, electrical engineering, or mathematics. Relevant work experience may also be considered.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

Recent graduates from Information Security have gone on to work for big international firms such as Amazon, Apple and ByteDance, or in sectors ranging from finance to non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey .

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Introduction to Cryptography
  • Computer Security I
  • Computer Security II
  • Research in Information Security
  • MSc Information Security Dissertation
  • Information Security Management
  • Malware
  • Privacy Enhancing Technologies
  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Security and Privacy
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Cybersafety and Online Harms
  • Decentralized Finance
  • Emerging Technologies and Global Affairs
  • Emerging Topics in Information Security
  • People and Security

Optional modules

  • Information Security Management
  • Malware
  • Privacy Enhancing Technologies
  • Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Security and Privacy
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Cybersafety and Online Harms
  • Decentralized Finance
  • Emerging Technologies and Global Affairs
  • Emerging Topics in Information Security
  • People and Security
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  • Student Support and Wellbeing Services
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