About Msc Cyber Security in Sheffield Hallam University
- Develop the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to work as a computing security professional.
- Explore a range of cutting-edge systems, tools and techniques.
- Appreciate the role information security has in an organisation and how it can be implemented and managed.
- Attain useful certification for your career by undertaking the BSI ISO 27001 Lead Auditor exam
This course is ideal if you are already working on an IT environment, or wish to specialise in information security. You'll learn through academic teaching, industry input and practical skills development — and prepare for a range of exciting IT roles.
Networking opportunities
Due to our strong ties with industry we regularly have guest speakers. Recent speakers have included industry professionals from Mozilla, South Yorkshire Police, RSA and Blackberry. In 2014 Sheffield Hallam University hosted the North of England's first Ethical Hacking Conference, which is now an annual event.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- strategy and policy
- information technology
- forensics (computer, mobile and network analyst)
- computer security incident response (CSIRT)
- disaster recovery
- incident and risk management
- business continuity
- secure coding
- software design and development
- applications development
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- HSBC
- Citrix
- Price Waterhouse Coopers
All of our courses require different levels of qualifications for entry and the details provided below are for guidance only.
Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)
The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes,
- three year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of between 55 to 60 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
- four year Bachelor Degree with a minimum score of 55 per cent or above (from a reputable university)
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-masters course
English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.
Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring
an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)
IELTS for UKVI*
- IELTS for UKVI* 6.5
- Listening: minimum level 5.5
- Speaking: minimum level 5.5
- Reading: minimum level 5.5
- Writing: minimum level 5.5
TOEFL
- Internet based 90
- Listening: minimum level 17
- Speaking: minimum level 20
- Reading: minimum level 18
- Writing: minimum level 17
Pearson
- PTE 60
- Listening: minimum level 51
- Speaking: minimum level 51
- Reading: minimum level 51
- Writing: minimum level 51
Sheffield Hallam University Highlights
| Institution Type |
Public |
| Student Population |
60,000 |
| FAFSA Code |
N/A |
| Application Cost |
UCAS application fee is 20 -26 GBP while the direct application is free |
| Accreditation |
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, and others |
| Accommodation |
Available |
| Financial aid |
Scholarships, loans, discounts |
Sheffield Hallam University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Program |
Fees (GBP) |
| International Foundation Program |
10,250 - 12,310 |
| Placement year |
1,200 |
| Undergraduate |
13,650 |
| Postgraduate taught |
13,900 – 15,500 |
| MBA |
15,965 |
| PGCEs |
13,905 |
| Fees |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
| Tuition Fees |
13,650 |
13,900 – 15,965 |
| Placement |
1,200 |
1,200 |
| Accommodation |
3,740 to 6,292 |
3,740 to 6,292 |
*the costs are estimated and may vary.
