The School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham offers a Master's degree in Cyber Security (MSc). This one-year program focuses mainly on IT and Software. For international students, the tuition fee is £31,410. To apply for this degree, students need to provide IELTS or PTE scores. The minimum graduation percentage required for admission is 55%.

This Cyber Security Masters/MSc program will equip students with the skills needed to tackle current and future cyber security threats. It lays a strong foundation for graduates to build a career in the software industry or research.

This is a one-year full-time degree program aimed at graduates in a computing-related field.

There is a high and growing demand for graduates who understand the technologies and practices that support secure computer systems.

The program enables students to gain the knowledge and expertise necessary to evaluate, design, and create secure computer systems, as well as understand the processes and people involved in cyber security.

The curriculum includes both theory and practical aspects of designing and building secure systems. Students will receive solid training in cryptography, network security, and secure programming. Additionally, there are optional modules covering topics like hardware and embedded system security, operating systems, and incident management and forensics.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Students with a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in India can apply for postgraduate studies. A Bachelor's degree should typically have a score of 55% to 60% for a 2:1 equivalency or 50% to 55% for a 2:2 equivalency, based on the university. Students can either have a four-year Bachelor's degree (first class or upper second class) or a three-year Bachelor's degree (first class) from recognized institutions in India. A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (like Computer Science) or an international equivalent is also accepted.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

Students must have a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS, with at least 6.0 in each component.

PTE

Marks: 67.0

A minimum score of 67/90 is required in PTE, with no less than 64 in each of the four skills.