OpenFieldMaster of Science (MSc) in Cyber Security & Cloud Architecture
Cisco and AWS-aligned master's curriculum exploring ethical hacking, cloud security architecture, digital forensics, and industrial control network resilience.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in Computing, IT, or Telecommunications
- English language proficiency
- 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose explaining interest in cloud security and vulnerability assessment
- Recommendation letters
- One academic and one professional reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- BCU merit awards and STEM bursaries available
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- £16,800/year for international students
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Birmingham City University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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