MSci Cyber Security (with Industrial Experience)
About this course
MSci Hons in Cyber Security (with Industrial Experience), a computer science degree focusing on digital system protection, threat mitigation, and secure software development. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. Students undertake an individual project in the third year and complete a 10-week industrial placement alongside a final-year individual project in the fourth year. Following foundational studies in the first year through modules such as Designing Software Systems, Digital Systems, Fundamentals of Computer Science, and Software Development, the second year introduces applied methods via modules like Applied Security Methods, Cyber Security Group Project, HCI: Designing for People, Networks and Systems, and Secure Data and Systems. The third year advances into specialised topics with compulsory modules including Secure Artificial Intelligence, Secure Cyber Physical Systems, Secure Distributed Systems, and Third Year Project (Cyber Security). Optional modules across the programme span areas such as DevOps, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Programming, and Embedded Systems, while the final year concludes with the Fourth Year Individual Project, Placement, and Research Methods & Innovation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Though not an essential subject entry requirement, applicants with A level Computing, Computer Science or Mathematics will be considered for a lower offer. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. Though not an essential subject entry requirement, applicants with HL Mathematics or Computer Science will be considered for a lower offer.
What students say
Based on about 97 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 45 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 55%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 52%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Designing Software Systems
- Digital Systems
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Software Development
- Contemporary Topics in Computing
- DevOps
- Matrices and Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- Applied Security Methods
- Cyber Security Group Project
- HCI: Designing for People
- Networks and Systems
- Secure Data and Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Concurrent and Parallel Systems
- Extended Reality
- Internet Applications
- Secure Artificial Intelligence
- Secure Cyber Physical Systems
- Secure Distributed Systems
- Third Year Project (Cyber Security)
- Advanced Networking
- Advanced Programming
- Computer Science Education
- Computer Vision
- Digital Health
- Distributed Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Languages and Compilation
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Quantum Computing
- Fourth Year Individual Project
- Placement
- Research Methods & Innovation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Cyber Security (with Industrial Experience) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £63,000. The £45,500 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Cyber Security (with Industrial Experience) at Lancaster University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Cyber Security (with Industrial Experience) at Lancaster University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Cyber Security (with Industrial Experience) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Cyber Security (with Industrial Experience) at Lancaster University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.