Why choose the School of Computing, Engineering and Creative Industries
In the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2025, our computing courses rank 4th in their subject field overall; they rank 1st for support, student engagement and sense of community.
Our block delivery course structure gives you year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications so you can tailor your learning to fit around your life.
Certain course units can be taken as dedicated, credit-based short courses outside the normal MSc route.
About the course
There’s a high demand for talented professionals who can confidently navigate cybersecurity’s multitude of complexities and threats. With its forward-thinking teaching and practical-orientated approach, our Cyber Security with Project Management MSc prepares you to meet the challenges of this ever-growing landscape. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ rapidly developing topics such as cyber defence and information governance; learn from leading academics in our cutting-edge facilities; and gain real-world experience through hands-on projects, where you develop your skills in project management.
Facilities and specialist equipment
- High-tech Cisco Networking Academy computer networking and specialised Cybersecurity laboratory
- Modern STEM building with purpose-built laboratories, presentation rooms and group study spaces
- Industry-standard technology such as MATLAB simulation software and virtualised environments to reflect the most up-to-date practices
Industry links
We have long-established collaborations with top providers in the industry such as Cisco, CompTIA and EC-Council.
Student experience
Learn from a team of highly qualified experts, who use their active involvement in research and consultancy to shape their teaching and keep you on top of the most pivotal developments in the field.ÌýÂ
Expand your knowledge on subject-relevant field trips to sites such as Bletchley Park.Ìý
Gain specialist knowledge from interactive workshops and seminars delivered by external experts.Ìý
Prepare for the workplace through case studies, problem-based learning and hands-on sessions so you can apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world situations.Ìý
Prepare for the workplace with integrated project management units and employment-focused self-development, fostering skills from effective communication and critical evaluation to leadership and problem solving.ÌýÂ
The course’s MSc Cyber Security research project allows you to explore in depth your unique area of interest.Ìý
We offer intermediate qualifications and dedicated credit-based short courses, allowing you to expand your subject knowledge without achieving the full Master’s.Ìý
Benefit from your own personal academic tutor.Ìý
Course Leader - Dr Ali Mansour
Dr Ali Mansour is a Senior Lecturer in Computing and Information Systems at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. He is a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), a BCS Chartered IT Professional (CITP), an Engineering Council Chartered Engineer (CEng), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Ali runs the Cybersecurity Club@UoB via BREO and an advocate for the integration of professional industry certification content into academic degrees as the case with the various Cisco and CompTIA courses at UG and PG levels. His research interests are in Cybersecurity, Educational technologies, and Medical informatics.
Course Leader - Dr Ali Mansour
Dr Ali Mansour is a Senior Lecturer in Computing and Information Systems at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. He is a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), a BCS Chartered IT Professional (CITP), an Engineering Council Chartered Engineer (CEng), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Ali runs the Cybersecurity Club@UoB via BREO and an advocate for the integration of professional industry certification content into academic degrees as the case with the various Cisco and CompTIA courses at UG and PG levels. His research interests are in Cybersecurity, Educational technologies, and Medical informatics.
Course Leader - Dr Ali Mansour
Dr Ali Mansour is a Senior Lecturer in Computing and Information Systems at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. He is a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), a BCS Chartered IT Professional (CITP), an Engineering Council Chartered Engineer (CEng), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Ali runs the Cybersecurity Club@UoB via BREO and an advocate for the integration of professional industry certification content into academic degrees as the case with the various Cisco and CompTIA courses at UG and PG levels. His research interests are in Cybersecurity, Educational technologies, and Medical informatics.
Course Leader - Dr Ali Mansour
Dr Ali Mansour is a Senior Lecturer in Computing and Information Systems at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. He is a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), a BCS Chartered IT Professional (CITP), an Engineering Council Chartered Engineer (CEng), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Ali runs the Cybersecurity Club@UoB via BREO and an advocate for the integration of professional industry certification content into academic degrees as the case with the various Cisco and CompTIA courses at UG and PG levels. His research interests are in Cybersecurity, Educational technologies, and Medical informatics.
Course Leader - Dr Ali Mansour
Dr Ali Mansour is a Senior Lecturer in Computing and Information Systems at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. He is a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), a BCS Chartered IT Professional (CITP), an Engineering Council Chartered Engineer (CEng), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Ali runs the Cybersecurity Club@UoB via BREO and an advocate for the integration of professional industry certification content into academic degrees as the case with the various Cisco and CompTIA courses at UG and PG levels. His research interests are in Cybersecurity, Educational technologies, and Medical informatics.
Course Leader - Dr Ali Mansour
Dr Ali Mansour is a Senior Lecturer in Computing and Information Systems at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. He is a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), a BCS Chartered IT Professional (CITP), an Engineering Council Chartered Engineer (CEng), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Ali runs the Cybersecurity Club@UoB via BREO and an advocate for the integration of professional industry certification content into academic degrees as the case with the various Cisco and CompTIA courses at UG and PG levels. His research interests are in Cybersecurity, Educational technologies, and Medical informatics.
Project management – Gain an in-depth knowledge of project management tools and techniques to define, plan and deliver successful projects in your area.
Leading and managing organisational resources – A toolkit for leadership, including high-performance work systems and change-management strategies.
Tactical and strategic cybersecurity management – Learn effective cybersecurity-management skills, using a strong information-security program.
Cyber defence – Build and evaluate a successful threat intelligence program with a focus on strategic, tactical and operational aspects.
Information governance and compliance – ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ current legal and regulatory requirements, record management and auditing processes.
Research methodologies and project management – Apply project management theory and research methods in practice, working within legal and ethical boundaries.
Developing independent research – Learn what goes into a research proposal and application alongside a foundation in good research design at Master’s level.
Personal professional development – Build your professional image, identify where you are now in terms of skills and attributes, and prepare for your future career.
For an at-a-glance list of modules for this course, download the course specification.
The assessment strategy used is a balance of written Academics formal invigilated examinations (coursework) assignments and computer-based assessment. All assessments used in the course are in perfect alignment with QH8 using the formal descriptors as descripted in the policy. The method used will depend on the nature of the subject being taught in the unit and the most appropriate method is chosen.
Students will also have the opportunity to engage into formative assessment throughout the course especially during exercises in the practical sessions where feedback on progress and performance will be given by their tutors for each of the tasks allocated. The assessment strategy for this course is designed around a holistic evaluation on knowledge and skills acquired with strong emphasis on the requirements for this mode of delivery and diverse skills background and expectations of the target audience.
The feedback on your submitted assessments will be provided within 15 working days. The lecturers are expected to take every effort to provide you the feedback as early as possible before the next assessment if any. If you fail an assessment and need to retake or resit the assessment you can do so in the next available opportunity which is normally in the assessment week of the next block. If you fail a unit and need to retake this unit you can do so when the unit is run again.
Careers
On completing this course you are likely to progress into a career in the following areas: security associate; security analyst; information security and risk practitioner; penetration tester; security architect; intrusion analyst; DR/BCP manager; or security auditor.
As a graduate of this course you will also have the opportunity for further study at MSc by Research or PhD level.
Entry Requirements
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
Entry Requirements
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
Entry Requirements
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
Entry Requirements
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
Entry Requirements
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
Entry Requirements
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
Fees for this course
UK
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £13,000. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email [email protected]
International
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £19,900.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email [email protected]
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to do so.
Fees for this course
UK
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £13,000. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email [email protected]
International
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £19,900.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email [email protected]
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to do so.
Fees for this course
UK
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £13,000. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email [email protected]
International
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £19,900.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email [email protected]
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to do so.
Fees for this course
UK
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £13,000. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email [email protected]
International
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £19,900.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email [email protected]
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to do so.
Fees for this course
UK
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £13,000. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email [email protected]
International
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £19,900.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email [email protected]
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to do so.
Fees for this course
UK
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £13,000. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email [email protected]
International
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £19,900.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email [email protected]
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to do so.
