University Of Warwick, WMG Department
MSc Cyber Security Engineering
STEMFormat
Full timeDuration
12 monthsTuition fee
37460 GBPStart date
28 September, 2026Application deadline
01 July, 2026Cyber Security Engineering is designed for Computer Science, Engineering or other STEM graduates looking to take a leading role in securing the digital assets upon which an organisation or system is critically dependent.
With our expert guidance, you will learn to understand the cyber threat landscape, manage resources, implement solutions and effectively communicate these to senior decision makers. This course is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (part of GCHQ) and accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT.
Cyber security is not simply about protecting the internet. As our world becomes ever more dependent upon digital systems, our vehicles, infrastructure, industrial controls, finances, and medical devices all exist within the cyber domain, and all need securing.
By studying Cyber Security Engineering at Warwick, you will deepen your knowledge of this multifaceted cyberspace. You will understand the nature of this evolving cyber environment, and how to protect and enhance the human experience within it.
This MSc focuses on the technical aspects of cyber security and how these may be implemented in a multi-disciplinary way. The practical applications of topics are emphasised, as well as developing your abstract analytical skills. You will also gain unparalleled exposure to industry.
The modules you will study on this course are:
- Cyber Security Research Methods
- Managing Cyber Risk, Audit and Compliance
- Network Security
- Applied Cryptography
- Digital Forensic Investigation
- Ethical Hacking
- Proactive Cyber Defence
And one of the following electives:
- Enterprise Cyber Security
- Cloud and Virtualisation Security
- Automotive Cyber Security
- Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security
In addition to the taught modules, you will complete a dissertation project which is worth a third of your final Master's grade (60 credits). This substantial individual project is designed to strengthen your academic and research skills, while allowing you to explore a specific area of cyber security that reflects your interests and career goals.
The project for Cyber Security Engineering must demonstrate technical depth and will ideally involved coding and/or practical experimentation. The project will be presented as a written dissertation, submitted at the end of the academic year.
