Online MSc Cyber Security – Master’s in Cyber Security
Your Pathway to a High-Impact Career in Cyber Security
The MSc Cyber Security, also known as the Master in Cyber Security, equips you to protect organisations against evolving threats while advancing into specialist and leadership roles. This flexible postgraduate degree aligns with the NCSC academic framework and develops the technical depth and strategic mindset required for modern security practice—covering ethical hacking, incident response, cyber risk management, security compliance, and secure system design. Whether you study via online learning or blended learning, you’ll graduate ready to drive cyber resilience across any sector.
Certgates & Arden University Partnership
This program is delivered online and in blended formats by Arden University, a UK institution known for accessible, career-focused education. Through Certgates, you gain direct access to Arden’s advanced digital campus plus our student-first support: expert guidance on applications, study planning, and ongoing academic help. Together, we make studying MSc Cyber Security flexible, supported, and future-focused.
Why Choose This Program?
Accreditation
The MSc Cyber Security is awarded by Arden University, providing an internationally recognised UK master’s degree.
Professional & Industry Partnerships:
- EC-Council (CEH): Integrated content for ethical hacking with exam support.
- Microsoft: Security, Compliance & Identity (SC-900) and Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500T00) learning pathways.
- Cisco Networking Academy: Self-study courses and digital badges in networking, Linux, Python, and cyber.
- AWS Academy: Foundations in cloud security to complement module learning.
These partnerships enhance the academic award with optional, industry-recognised credentials that strengthen employability.
Core Modules & Capstone Project
A practice-driven data and security curriculum that blends foundations with advanced applications across cloud, networks, and systems.
Core Modules Total 180 Credits
- 1Information Security Management (20)
- 2Network Security (20)
- 3Secure System Design (20)
- 4Offensive Security (20)
- 5Cloud & Web Services Security (20)
- 6Digital Forensics & Incident Management (20)
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Advanced Computing Project (60)
The Research Project 60 Credits
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Real-world cyber challengeYour capstone focuses on solving a real-world cyber challenge, designing, implementing, and evaluating a security solution under expert supervision. This project is a centrepiece of your professional portfolio and evidences job-ready skills across analysis, testing, and secure design.
What You Will Study?
Advance your knowledge across strategic people and business management, emphasising analytics, ethics, law, culture, and performance.
Career Prospects
With the MSc Cyber Security, you’ll be prepared for future careers across public and private sectors where demand for cyber talent is high.
Potential roles include:
- Cyber Risk Manager / Cyber Risk Analyst (Information Security Management)
- SOC Analyst / Security Engineer (Network Security)
- Security Architect / Information Security Analyst (Secure System Design)
- Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker (Offensive Security / CEH)
- Web/App Security Analyst / Cloud Security Specialist (Cloud & Web Services Security)
- Cyber Incident Manager / Digital Forensics Analyst / Cyber Research Analyst (Digital Forensics & Incident Management)
With microsoft security compliance learning pathways, CEH content, and Cisco/AWS badges, you graduate with both a respected master’s and optional credentials that help you stand out for analyst (cyber) research, governance, and technical security roles.
How We Teach, How You Learn
Assessments (Practice-Driven, No Exams):
Learning Experience:
Entry Requirements
To apply, you will need:
Frequently Asked Questions.
Is the MSc Cyber Security accredited?
Yes. The course is aligned with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) academic framework and offers access to industry-recognised certifications such as Microsoft Security Compliance, Cisco badges, and EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker).
What skills will I develop?
You’ll learn ethical hacking, digital forensics, incident management, risk analysis, and secure system design, as well as hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and labs.
How am I assessed?
Assessment is portfolio-based, where you submit practical outputs such as penetration test reports, digital forensic analyses, and security recommendations.
What careers can I pursue with an MSc Cyber Security?
Graduates move into roles such as Cyber Risk Analyst, Penetration Tester, SOC Analyst, Security Architect, or Cyber Research Analyst.
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