Program Overview

As our reliance on digital technologies grows, so does the need to defend them. With increasing cyber-attacks on critical infrastructures and personal information, the demand for cyber security has surged. This MSc aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills, including AI and machine learning techniques, to identify, mitigate, and prevent cyber threats and set you up for a thriving career in this rapidly evolving field.

Our Cyber Security MSc programme provides a solid foundation for you if you want to pursue a career or become a researcher within the field of cyber security.

The programme offers an exciting blend of learning experiences, delivered by world-leading experts and members of the University of Liverpool Cybersecurity Institute. We dive into the strategies, technologies, and methodologies used to protect digital systems from cyber threats, exploring critical issues and ethical considerations in the discipline.

You’ll learn how to identify and respond to cyber-attacks and how to design, develop, and implement robust security systems. This includes studying essential areas like communication network security, cryptographic protocols, artificial intelligence, and digital forensics.

With training in machine and deep learning, intrusion detection, firewalls, and ethical hacking, you’ll be prepared to detect and defend against evolving threats while understanding the legal and ethical dimensions of cyber security. You’ll also gain insight into emerging fields such as quantum cryptography, Internet of Things (IoT) and nanotech security, equipping you to tackle future cyber challenges.

You will graduate with a wide range of career opportunities and will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience to make a real-world impact.

This is an exciting time to join this brand-new course. The University is recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and is committed to support and invest in the University’s cybersecurity research capacity and capability.

What you'll learn

• How to design, develop and implement secure systems using appropriate languages, algorithms and protocols
• Critical assessment skills
• To apply knowledge of legal, ethical and social implications of cyber security practices
• How to effectively communicate cyber security concepts, research findings and project outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences
• The ability to evaluate and adapt to emerging technologies and challenges
• Proficiency in forensic investigations, secure system design, and organisational security
• How to plan, execute and critically evaluate a major cyber security related project
• Practical and personal skills that are required to work as part of a team in today’s IT industry