MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
MSci in Computer Science and Software Engineering, with a specialisation in cyber security. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a Year in Industry placement and culminates in an Information Security MSci Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA-AAB (Required subjects: Computer Science or Mathematics or Physics. GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 (B) GCSE English Language at grade 4 (C) For students taking the BTEC Extended Diploma please click here to see the specific modules you must take in order to meet the entry requirements for this course.) IB: 6,6,6 at Higher level or 36 points overall. Including either Physics, Computer Science or 6 HL Maths: Analysis & Approaches/7 HL Maths: Applications & Interpretation/ 7 SL Maths: Analysis & Approaches
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 70%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 60%
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 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 61%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 3%
- Teaching Professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 46%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Programming laboratory
- Internet Services
- Machine Fundamentals
- Mathematical Structures
- Software Design
- Object Oriented Programming I
- Object Oriented Programming II
- Mathematical Methods for Computer Science
- Academic Integrity
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Computer and Network Security
- Databases
- Introduction to Information Security
- Operating Systems
- Software Engineering
- Team Project
- Symbolic Artificial Intelligence
- Multi-dimensional Data Processing
- Applications of Cryptography
- Computational Finance
- Intelligent Agents and Multi-agent Systems
- Machine Learning
- Critical Infrastructure Security
- Digital Forensics
- Smart Cards, RFIDs and Embedded Systems Security
- IT Project Management
- Software Language Engineering
- Compilers and Code Generation
- Computational Optimisation
- Functional Programming and Applications
- Deep Learning
- Software Verification
- Advanced Algorithms & Complexity
- Year in Industry
- Information Security MSci Project
- Security Management
- Secure Business Architectures
- Security Testing Theory and Practice
- Data Analysis
- Online Machine Learning
- Data Visualisation and Exploratory Analysis
- Advanced Distributed Systems
- Large Scale Data Storage and Processing
- Business Intelligence Systems, Infrastructures and Technologies
- Autonomous Intelligent Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £41,000 after 3 years, £48,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £68,500. The £48,500 median after five years is £12,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the award of Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label on behalf of EQANIE (European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.) as satisfying the outcomes of First Cycle Programmes specified by the Euro-Inf Framework Standards and Accreditation Criteria for Informatics Degree Programmes.
Does MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at Royal Holloway, University of London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.