Scholarships
The scholarships below are open to international students and those applying from England, Wales & Northern Ireland, with a 2.1 or above for a postgraduate course.
MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
Practical Master's degree fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre - part of GCHQ.
Course detail
Start Date
SeptemberDuration
Full-time: 12 months or part-time: 24 monthsAward Title
MSc/PGDipUCAS Code
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Fully certified by the National Cybersecurity Centre - part of GCHQ - this Master's degree develops the skills and mind set needed to tackle the growing threat of computer hackers. Computer security is a growing concern for organisations of all sizes.
This Master's will put you in the ideal position to pursue a successful and often lucrative career. The industry is currently experiencing a major skills gap and global demand for ethical hackers. It鈥檚 not unusual for the salaries of our graduates to start at 拢35,000-拢40,000.
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We鈥檙e the only university in the UK to offer a Masters programme in ethical hacking. We want to change the way you view cybersecurity to adopt an offensive approach. The best way to beat a hacker is to be able to think like one!听听
Aimed at Computing/IT/Technology graduates, our MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity covers a wide range of subjects, including penetration testing, digital forensics, information security management, Malware analysis, port scanning, buffer overflows and password cracking. Our research-active teaching staff are at the forefront of new developments, allowing the programme to evolve to cover the latest techniques and guidelines.
There are two modes of studying this degree. Full-time, on-campus over one year or, part-time distance learning over two years. The part-time option is available to UK applicants only.
In recent years, full-time on-campus class sizes have been around 25. This allows for closer relationships with academic staff and fellow postgraduates. The part-time distance option offers a virtual lab for practical work and weekly online sessions to meet staff, fellow students and get help.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in the field of computing/technology/engineering. The course is designed for students whose degree comprises a significant component of software development or networking.
Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience. This would normally be a minimum of two years鈥� experience of working in the area of software development or networking in either a promoted post or with a significant level of responsibility.
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants around the world. Please select your country from the list below to view Postgraduate entry requirements. If your qualification is not listed, please contact admissions@abertay.ac.uk
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Academic Requirements
Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience.
English Language Requirements
All courses at 麻豆原创 are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.
Please see English Language Requirements for the full list of accepted qualifications and further details.
For more information on the application process, tuition fees and scholarships, studying in Scotland, and to contact our International Team, please visit our International Students page.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a minimum Diplom毛 e Nivelit t毛 Pare/Bachelor degree score of 7.5 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a minimum Specialist/Bachelor degree score of 70% or 3.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a minimum Bachelor degree / Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) score of 3.0 (on the 5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a minimum Bakalavr/Diplomu score of 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Bachelors Degree of 4 years or more with a minimum score of 60% or 2.6 GPA (on a four point scale). Degree must have been awarded from the following institutions (including affiliated colleges):
- North South University
- Independent University, Bangladesh
- American International University, Bangladesh
- East West University
- Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology
- University of Asia Pacific
- BRAC University
- Daffodil International University
- United International University
- International University of Business, Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT)
- Bangladesh University of Professionals
- University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
- Jagannath University
- National University
- University of Dhaka
- Port City Chittagong University
- Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
- Jahanginaga University (JU)
- Southeast University
- Eastern University
- Bangladesh University of Business & Technology
- Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET)
- Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET)
- Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET)
- University of Rajshahi (RU)
- Chittagong University (CU)
Or a Bachelor of Science in Egineering with a minimum score of 55% or 2.2 GPA (on a four point scale), awarded by Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) or awarded 2012 onwards by a private university and accredited by IEB with independent research as part of the course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum score of 7 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Licentiaat / Licenci茅 with a minimum score of 12 or 60% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a minimum Licenciado/T铆tulo score of 65% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (5-6 years) with a minimum score of 70%, or a Master's degree with a minimum score of 60%, in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants studying a Titulo de Licenciado, Titulo de Bacharel or Titulo de (subject area) will be required to pass with 6.0 (on a 10 point scale), in a related subject where required.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 4.0 (out of 6) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of C+, 65% or 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants wil typically require one of: a 4-year Bachelor Degree/Licence; Diplome d鈥橢tudues Sup茅rieures de Commerce; Dipl么me d'Ing茅nieur; Ma卯trise / Master sans th猫se; with a minimum score of 11, or a GPA of 2.7 (on a 4-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Baccalaur茅at with a minimum score of 2.5 (4-point scale), 62% or C+ average in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Qualification: PG Diplome d鈥橢tudes Approfondies / PG Diplome d鈥橢tudes Superiures Specialisees / PG Matrise with Independent Research/Project
Applicants will typically be required to pass the PG Diplome d鈥橢tudes with a minimum of 13 (on the 20 point scale) in a relevant subject.
20 Point Scale:
1st Classification: 17
2:1 Classification: 15
2:2 Classification: 13
Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Grado de Licenciado in the essential subject with a 5.5 GPA (7-point scale).
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Licenciado/T铆tulo/Maestro with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea or Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje (4-6 years) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a T铆tulo de Licenciado/ Arquitecto/ Doctor/Ingeniero/M谩ster with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum score of 6.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bakal谩艡 degree with a minimum score of 2.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Candidatus Philosophiae / Professionsbachelor with a minimum score of 7 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a T铆tulo de Licenciado or T铆tulo with a minimum score of 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (from a university) with a minimum GPA of 65% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Licenciado, T铆tulo or T铆tulo de Maestro/Maestria with a minimum score of 6.5 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor degree) or Rakendusk玫rgharidus玫ppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma) with a minimum score of 3 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants from an Ethiopian university will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum score of 2.75 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree / Kandidaatti / Kandidat with a minimum score of 1 (4-point scale) or 2.5 (5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Dipl么me d'Ing茅nieur / Licence / Grade de Licence / Licence Professionnelle / Grade de Licence Professionnelle with a minimum score of 12 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist degree with a minimum score of 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor or Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) with a score of 3.5 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale), or 50% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Ptychio (AEA or TEI) degree with a minimum GPA of 6.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Graduate Diploma or Master鈥檚 degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree (Honours) with a minimum GPA of 2.6 or Lower Second Class (2:2) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Alapfokozat (Bachelor degree) or Egyetemi Oklev茅l (University Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Baccalaureus / Bakkal谩rpr贸f with a minimum GPA of 6.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce (with Independent Research)
Applicants will typically be required to complete a Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce with an average pass of 55-60% or 5.5-6.0 GPA (on the 10 point scale) if Independent Research is included.
Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce (NO Independent Research)
Applicants will typically be required to complete a Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce with an average pass of 65-70% or 6.5-6.9 GPA (on the 10 point scale) if Independent Research is NOT included.
Bachelor Degree in Professional Subject*
Applicants will typically be required to complete a Bachelor Degree in a Professional Subject with an average pass of 55-60% or 5.5-6.0 GPA (on the 10 point scale).
*Professional subjects include: Agriculture, Architecture, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Studies, Computer Applications, Engineering, Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery, Law, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Technology.
Applicants who do not cover the appropriate subjects during their degree will be considered if they have relevant industry experience.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree Sarjana I (S1) with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 13 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 65% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a 2.2 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Diploma de Mediatore Linguistico, Laurea, or Licenza de Accademia de Belle Arti with a minimum score of 94 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 55%, 2.0, or grade C in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Advanced Diploma with a minimum GPA of 60% or 2.2 (4-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 65% or 2.5 (4-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/ Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 70%, 2.3 (4-point scale), or 3.6 (5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA percentage of 50% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree or Specialist Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.6 (5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bakalaura Diploms with a minimum score of 6 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree/Licence with a minimum GPA of 2.8 (4-point scale), score of 12 (French 20-point scale), or 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bakalauro Diplomas with a minimum overall score of 7 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum overall score of 14 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically be require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.4 (4-point scale), 4.5 (6-point scale) or 50% in a subject related to their chosen course. Applicants with a professional Bachelor's degree may be considered, though this must be in a related subject area.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 55% (lower second classification) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants studying a Titulo de Licenciado or Titulo Profesional de (subject area) will be required to pass with 7.0 (on a 10 point scale).
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Diploma de Licenta (Bachelor degree) or Diploma de Magistru (Master's degree) with a minimum score of 8.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Grau de Licenciado/a with a minimum score of 14, or Grau de Maestre with a minimum score of 12 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree / Professional Bachelor degree (competed after 2009) or Master's degree with a minimum score of 60% or grade C in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will require either:
- A four-year Bachelors degree with a minimum score of 60% in a related subject from one of the following universities: Kathmandu University, Pokhara University, Tribhuvan University, Agriculture and Forestry University, Purbanchal Universite, Lumbini Buddhist University, Mid Western University, Far Western University, Nepal Sanskrit University, or
- A Masters degree following a three-year Bachelors degree with a minimum score of 60%.
Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, determined by prior study, work experience, professional qualifications and references.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 6 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or 50% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree) or a Candidatus/a Magisterii with a minimum overall grade C in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.3 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (4-5 years) with a minimum GPA of 3.2 or 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Grado Acad茅mico de Bachiller or T铆tulo de Licenciado / T铆tulo (Profesional) with a minimum score of 12 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree from a well-ranked university with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (5-point scale), 2.5 (4-point scale), or 82% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Licencjat / In偶ynier with a minimum score of 4 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Licenciado with a minimum score of 14 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Diplom膬 de Licen牛膬 (Bachelor degree) with a minimum score of 7 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor degree (Honours) with a minimum score of 12/20 or 60% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4-point scale), 3.25 (5-point scale), or 73% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Diplomirani (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 7 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (4-point scale) or 3.5 (5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bakal谩r (Bachelor's degree) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (4-point scale) or 72% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree) with a minimum GPA of 7.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree or Professional Bachelor degree with a minimum score of 60% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a T铆tulo Universitario Oficial de Graduado / T铆tulo Universitario Oficial de Licenciado with a minimum GPA of 6.0 (10-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree (Special or Honours) at 2:1 classification or 3.3 GPA minimum in a related field.
Applicants will also be required to have undertaken Independent Research.
Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, determined by prior study, work experience, professional qualifications, and references.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum score of 60% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a good Bachelor's degree / Kandidatexamen / Yrkesexamen with a majority of credits at G in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Diploma/Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (6-point scale), 6.0 (10-point scale), or 3.0 (reverse 5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 60-70% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Specialist Diploma or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 50% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 65% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Yokary bilim Hakynda Sahadatnama (Diploma of HE) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Specialist degree or Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4-point scale) or 4.0 (5-point scale) in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) with a minimum GPA of 70% in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 56%, or grade C+ in a subject related to their chosen course.
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Applicants will typically require a Bachelor Honours degree with a minimum GPA of 60% in a subject related to their chosen course.
How the Course Works
You鈥檒l learn how to evaluate the impact of security problems and recommend improvements to a network鈥檚 security within a legal and ethical framework. You鈥檒l also conduct a master鈥檚 project within an area of cybersecurity that鈥檒l allow you to build on your existing skills.
Full-time on campus students completing the degree in one year: The academic year consists of three terms with the masters project module completed in term 3.
Part-time distance learning students completing the degree in two years: Year 1 consists of two terms and Year 2 of three terms with the master project module completed in the final term. This option is available to UK applicants only.
Accreditation
This course is fully certified by GCHQ and accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, as meeting the educational requirement for CITP Further Learning and partially meeting the educational requirement for CEng/CSci registration.
Partnerships
CREST builds trust in the digital world by raising professional standards and delivering measurable quality assurance for the global cybersecurity industry.
Learning
Lectures are used to present the key concepts, while practicals increase your understanding of the subject and allow you to develop your competence in technological and theoretical work.
You鈥檙e taught using a problem-based learning approach.
For full-time on-campus students, teaching takes place in dedicated classrooms. You鈥檒l spend around 12 hours per week attending classes and around 30 hours a week of private study.
For part-time distance learning students, you'll watch video lectures and and complete practical exercises in your own time. For the latter, you'll work remotely in a virtual lab that recreates the safe controlled environment of the Hacking Lab at the University. You'll enjoy the benefits of being part of the academic community through weekly sessions to meet staff, fellow students, the Ethical Hacking Society and to get help with the practical materials for each module.
Assessment
The taught course will be assessed using a combination of written coursework, presentations and seminars, with a written dissertation at MSc level.
For part-time distance learning students, all assessments and exams would be completed remotely online.
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Frequently asked questions
Explore the common questions asked about this programme.
What can I do with a Masters in Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity?
With the demand for ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals increasing with the awareness of cybersecurity risk, there is a wide range of career opportunities available to you after a Cybersecurity Masters. Some career opportunities include:
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Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist听
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Cloud Security Engineer听
In addition to the wide array of fields, you鈥檙e able to start your own ethical hacking company or go on to work for top-tier organisations. Graduates from the Abertay MSc in Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity have gone on to work at Dell Secure Works, Goldman-Sachs and GCHQ.听
What is the importance of ethical hacking today?
With the growing threat of malicious hackers, more organisations are aiming to proactively defend themselves. This means ensuring data integrity, minimising financial loss and maintaining legal compliance.
These outcomes depend on having competent, skilled cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers dedicated to identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities and ensuring organisational compliance and integrity.
What are the entry requirements for this MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity?
The entry requirements for the MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity at Abertay will depend on whether you鈥檙e applying from the UK or internationally. For UK applicants, you should hold a minimum of a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree in computing, technology or engineering.
Software development and networking are a good foundation to have ahead of this degree. However, students without a degree in these fields may still be considered if they have the relevant industry experience.听
International entry requirements can be found here.
How long is the MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity at Abertay?
The Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity Masters as Abertay will take one year to complete if you鈥檙e studying full-time, on campus.
If you choose to complete the degree through our part-time distance learning programme, it will take two years. This option is only available to UK applicants.
Is an MSc in Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity worth it?
Absolutely! For those looking to build a strong foundation for a successful career in ethical hacking and cybersecurity, this Master's degree is highly valuable. Not only is there currently a high global demand for cybersecurity experts, but having a degree in this field allows for a successful and lucrative career.
Aside from the career prospects, an MSc in Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity also provides you with:
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Mastery of advanced technical specialisations within the cybersecurity field.
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The ability to adopt a proactive defence strategy, which is something unique to the Abertay MSc.
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Expertise in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), crucial for designing compliant security policies, conducting risk assessments and justifying essential security investments.
What is the salary for ethical hacking?
As with many industries, it depends on the specific field, but the average salary of an ethical hacking or cybersecurity graduate in the United Kingdom is between 拢30,000 鈥� 拢40,000. This will increase with your level of experience, and can eventually exceed 拢100,000.
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Scotland's first Adobe Creative Campus
Abertay is the first institution in Scotland to be an Adobe Creative Campus. Through our partnership, all Abertay students have access to Adobe Express, empowering them to enhance their digital skills with industry-leading tools.
The is dedicated to empowering staff and students across all disciplines with essential digital skills for success in both the workplace and the classroom. The initiative involves a select group of colleges and universities.
Information for International Applicants
Learn more about Abertay's English language requirements, as well as visa information.
English Language Requirements
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Visa Information
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International Students
Find everything you need to know about applying to Abertay as an international student.
Fees and Funding
Please note: this course will run over 16 months full-time and 28 months part-time if you begin your studies in January.
Postgraduate study is a significant investment, so it鈥檚 important to understand the full picture.
The tuition fees you鈥檒l pay and the funding available depend on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you鈥檙e studying. If you鈥檙e studying a postgraduate taught (PGT) degree, your fee status will be classed as one of the following:
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Scotland
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England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland
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International
Fee Status
Your fee status is typically based on the country where you鈥檝e lived on a regular, non-temporary basis for the three years prior to the start of your course.
We鈥檒l confirm your tuition fees once you鈥檝e applied.
International
International includes applicants from EU countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled Status in the UK. (Students from the Republic of Ireland are not included.)
Annual Tuition Fees
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Fee Status |
2026/27 |
2027/28 |
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拢7,900 |
拢8,300 |
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拢10,400 |
拢10,400 |
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拢19,950 |
拢19,950* |
*Eligible international students will automatically receive a scholarship worth between 拢3,000-拢7,000 over the duration of their course.
More information
Find out about grants, bursaries, maintenance loans and living costs听in听our听postgraduate taught fees and funding section.
Abertay Postgraduate Taught rUK Scholarship
This £1,000 award is open to all prospective new postgraduate students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Abertay International Scholarship
An award of up to £3,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years, for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
Career Opportunities
There鈥檚 an emerging job market for ethical hackers as companies become increasingly aware of security risks.
Some large organisations employ security testers and others use contractors to audit their systems. Our graduates have also set up their own companies offering ethical hacking services.
Some use their existing knowledge of programming, databases, networks or web development to find employment in these fields, with a deep understanding of security issues.
Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as:
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Dell Secure Works
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Goldman-Sachs
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NCR
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GCHQ
Others have gone on to set up their own successful information security businesses.
Join us and start your career in ethical hacking and cybersecurity - fascinating, rewarding and hugely in-demand.
Get inspired
Meet some of our Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity graduates and find out what they've gone on to do.
Shreyas Tewari
Shreyas is a Cybersecurity Analyst for National Grid Electricity Distribution.
Industry Experts: Fortinet and Red Sift
Chris Parker MBE, Director at Fortinet鈥�, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, gave a personal perspective on technology, the industry, and the many opportunities for graduates in the cybersecurity profession.
'Phishing' attacks (aka email impersonation) present the greatest cybersecurity threat at the moment. Blocking phishing emails by analysing their 鈥媋uthenticity鈥� is the work of cybersecurity company Red Sift. Rois Ni Thuama and Connor Jones spoke about working for Red Sift at their offices in London, Barcelona, Houston, Sydney or from 鈥媓ome in Dundee (or wherever you live).
Both businesses are looking for the very best cybersecurity graduates, ones exactly like our Abertay students. 听听
The Hack Lab
You鈥檒l be granted access to our state-of-the-art Hack Lab, which has been created especially for security work. Every PC in the Hack Lab is isolated from the main university network, allowing you to experiment with all aspects of ethical hacking in a safe, controlled environment.
Considering this space is where you鈥檒l be examining how viruses are made undetectable by malicious hackers, or aggressively exploiting flaws in realistic websites or mobile apps, removing the ability to cripple other networks is crucial.
Ethical Hacking Society
You鈥檒l also have the option to join our听听(HackSoc) and build industry contacts while studying thanks to the society鈥檚 organisation of听, Europe's only student-run information security conference.
Graduate School
Our Graduate School is a dedicated facility located at the heart of the University, providing support, training and professional development opportunities to our vibrant postgraduate community and researchers.
Join us as a Postgraduate
When you join us as a postgraduate student or researcher, you鈥檒l join a community of creative like-minded scholars. You will be听working in our dedicated study and social spaces 鈥� a forum in which you can meet, work and learn with other researchers and postgraduates from across the University.
You鈥檒l benefit from training and professional development opportunities, as well as support with funding applications, placement opportunities, teaching support, public engagement and outreach activity.
Explore our Dundee Campus
Abertay is conveniently located on a city centre campus, with all of its buildings within a quarter of a mile of each other. Shops, recreational facilities and the main bus and train stations are a short walk away.
Why Abertay?
We're proud of our students and graduates, and we believe there's no better place to study if you're looking for a degree that helps you stand out as an exceptional candidate in an increasingly competitive job market.
Living in Dundee
Dundee is a city of contrasts. It's vibrant and cosmopolitan, but also friendly, compact and affordable. The first UK city to be awarded UNESCO City of Design status, Dundee has a rich history of innovation and creativity, and, in recent years, has become a hub for the digital industries.
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