Master of Science in Applied Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) fully certified master's degree exploring malware reverse engineering, network penetration testing, and cryptography.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: 2:1 honours degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Software Engineering
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each section)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Programming demonstration in C/Python and networking fundamentals
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: NCSC Certified Master's Bursaries and Queen's International Merit Awards
Application fee: £0
Tuition / joining costs: £24,700/year international; £9,500 domestic

Dates and verification

Application deadline: June 30, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Queen's University Belfast documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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