100% Online degree MSc Cyber Security

  • Study 100% online – start any day, full or part-time, from anywhere.

  • Secure high-demand roles protecting organisations from cyber threats.

  • Learn from industry experts, backed by 140 years of experience.

  • Fit progress around work and family, fully supported at every step.

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Three reasons to study with LIBF

Increased employability

Career experts to help you at every step and access to career-focused workshops and events.


You’ll get personalised support and access to exclusive job opportunities on our digital portal.

Tailor your studies

Fit learning around your life – fully supported by our staff and Syntea, your AI study assistant.


Choose from full or part-time study and start any day you choose.

Flexible funding options

Pay flexibly – monthly, yearly or in full – with discounts on annual payments.


Eligible students can also apply for a £1,200 LIBF Scholarship to support their studies.

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Start your degree in MSc Cyber Security

Do you dream of a career safeguarding the digital landscape?


Our online MSc Cyber Security course enables you to:

  • develop the expertise to protect the public and organisations from cyber threats.

  • boost your career prospects by learning to navigate the intricacies of data protection laws, cryptology, IT security and network forensics.

  • benefit from over 140 years of teaching expertise, delivered by industry experts through cutting edge digital learning resources.

  • fit learning around your life, wherever you are in the world - choose from full or part-time study and start any day you choose.

  • start studying today via our innovative online learning platform with everything you need to hand – from digital learning resources to personal and academic support.

Why you should specialise in cyber security online

Senior cyber security specialists are like the digital world's detectives – identifying vulnerabilities, tracking invaders, and safeguarding precious data. With master’s level expertise in cyber security, the skills you master can protect not just businesses, but also public systems and invaluable personal data.


From finance to healthcare, every sector needs senior cyber security leaders, which means you can shape a career that perfectly combines your passions and expertise. Fancy tackling cybercrime in the finance sector? How about strengthening healthcare databases against security breaches? Grab the opportunity to secure a career path full of possibilities while contributing to a safer digital future.

Depending on the electives you choose, you'll develop hard skills in:

  • application of IT governance, compliance and law frameworks

  • execution of advanced mathematical concepts and algorithms

  • mastery in cyber risk assessment and management techniques

  • expertise in theoretical computer science as applied to IT security

  • proficiency in cyber systems and network forensics.

You’ll also develop the following soft skills:

  • strategic decision-making for assessing and managing cyber risks

  • strong communication for conveying complex security concepts in understandable terms

  • adaptability to the rapid transformations in the cyber security landscape

  • ethical and responsible handling of sensitive data.

Tuition fees for MSc Cyber Security

The total course cost for this online degree is £9,750.


The prices shown below do not include any scholarships.

Full time
Duration 12 months

US$12,579

 in total

You'll study 9 modules in total (approx. 37 hrs/week).
Part time option one
Duration 18 months

US$8,386

 a year

You’ll study 6 modules per year (approx. 25 hrs/week).
Part time option two
Duration 24 months

US$6,290

You’ll study 4–5 modules per year (approx. 19 hrs/week).

Your online degree at a glance

Start dates and duration

Start any day of the year.


Study full-time or part-time online over 1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years.


Part-time online study allows you to complete your degree course over a longer period, at no additional cost.

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree and above or equivalent – from a recognised institution.


English language: IELTS Level 6.5 or above with no element below 6.0 (or equivalent).


Work experience can be considered as an alternative to academic qualifications.

Funding and financial support

Affordable tuition with payment flexibility available.


Fee reductions of up to 5% for paying in advance (*amount depends on study duration).


You can apply for a government loan, and an LIBF Scholarship to reduce your tuition fees.

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Free iPad to support your studies when you enrol

If you’re based in the UK, we’ll provide you with a complimentary iPad for your studies.


It will contain everything you need to get started and you can use it throughout your course. When you graduate, it will be our gift to you.

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Learning online with LIBF

Dynamic digital resources

  • Video lectures from world-class academics.

  • Digital lecture notes for easy reference and review.

  • Extensive recorded video tutorials and live lecture sessions.

Interactive student experience

  • Live and recorded Q&A sessions.

  • Global student discussion groups to connect with classmates.

  • Feedback from lecturers and classmates in our online ‘showroom’.

Milestone quizzes and exams

  • Exams and assessments to stay on track.

  • End-of-module assessments and quizzes to check understanding.

  • 100% online exams – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Want to study for a degree, but don’t want to pause your career?  

With our flexible online degree programmes, you can combine your studies with work, family, hobbies and any other commitments you have.


When you study with LIBF, you’ll have:

  • access to online support, resources and exclusive networking opportunities

  • the chance to learn from leading academics and industry experts.


Worried about the workload?

  • part-time online study allows you to complete your degree course over a longer period, at no additional cost.

  • start studying today at a pace that suits you and get the career you have always dreamed of

As a parent juggling a multitude of responsibilities, finding time for my own personal development was challenging. LIBF's online degrees were exactly what I was looking for, giving me the flexibility to learn in the evenings at a time that works for me. It's also teaching me how to manage distractions! LIBF has a great reputation too, which is what made it my first choice.
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