MSc Applied Cyber Security

MSc Applied Cyber Security

Queen’s University Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
MSc Applied Cyber Security
Duration12 Months
LevelMasters Program
  • This innovative program is at the forefront of technical advances in cutting-edge cybersecurity topics such as cryptography, computer forensics, malware, networking, software development, as well as investigating the increasingly important legal and ethical issues in cybersecurity
  • This is an applied course, which mixes theoretical skills with practical work in the lab to give students hands-on experience
  • The demand for certified cybersecurity professionals is currently growing at over 12 times the rate of the overall job market
  • The course comprises six taught modules and a research project and provides a broad foundation in cybersecurity
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2109536 INR
Hostel & Meals387931 INR
photocopying & printing charges5375 INR
Total393306 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors60.0%
  • Applicants must hold an honors degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering, Mathematics with Computer Science, Physics with Computer Science, or a related discipline with one of the following:
    • First Division Pass and a minimum final average of 60% (in the traditional system)
    • CGPA 7.5 out of 10 on the 10 point scale; or 7.0 out of 10 if this equates to 'Good' in the institutional grading system
    • 4.0 out of 6.0/B/Good in the 6-point system
  • Applicants with a 2.2 Honours degree and a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the University) in one of the above disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • Applicants are expected to have the mathematical ability and significant programming experience as evidenced either through the content of their primary degree or through another appropriate formal qualification
  • It is beneficial for applicants having experience in programming in C and have worked in a Linux environment
ExamsIELTS: 6
  • With not less than 5.5 in any component

PTE: 55
  • Minimum of 51 in each component

Additional info
  • Applications may be considered from those who do not meet the above requirements but can provide evidence of recent relevant technical experience in the industry, for example, in programming
  • The University will normally accept 70% in the English Language in Standard XII in lieu of an IELTS Academic test. If awarded by one of the following Indian examination boards:
    • All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Delhi Senior School Certificate Examination) awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE
    • Indian School Certificate (Year 12) awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).
    • Higher Secondary Certificate (Year 12) awarded by the following State Boards: Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal
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