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Find out moreMComp Computing Science with Cyber Security
Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Master of Computing
- UCAS Course Code
- _GG49
- Typical Offer
- AAB (specific subjects required)
- Contextual Offer
- BBB (specific subjects required)
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
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Why MComp Computing Science with Cyber Security at UEA?
Master the core principles of computer science and digital security in this integrated computing science. In your final year, advance to Master’s-level study using industry tools while specialising in areas such as AI, advanced programming, and cyber security.
Why choose UEA?
- Industry-aligned curriculum: Our course is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the tech industry. You’ll graduate with the exact toolkit, ranging from network security to digital forensics that top-tier employers are looking for
- Dedicated cyber security labs: Simulate real-world scenarios and practice sophisticated defense tactics using industry-standard tools in our safe, specialised laboratory
- Integrated Master’s: Through a single four-year programme, you’ll graduate with a higher-level qualification that is highly respected by employers
What is MComp Computing Science with Cyber Security?
Our MComp Computing Science with Cyber Security course is delivered by computing experts in combination with members of our cyber security research group. You’ll also be taught by industry experts who are working across a range of areas including blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT) security, wireless security, intrusion detection, privacy and trust.
Our course will teach you the theory behind computing science and cyber security, which you’ll then put into practice in lab classes. We have a dedicated cyber security lab where you’ll look at topics such as packet tracing, packet analysis and malware analysis. You’ll also undertake project work, where you’ll be able to put into practice the cutting-edge cyber security knowledge that you’ll have gained during your studies.
Upon graduation, you’ll be in an ideal position for a rewarding career in computing and cyber security. We work closely with the police, insurance and finance companies, as well as retail and consultancies, who not only advise us on the latest developments, but also deliver teaching and offer projects.
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Careers
Career Pathways
With a MComp Computing Science with Cyber Security, you could launch a career as:
- Secured software developer
- Digital systems engineer
- Cyber defense engineer
- Digital forensic expert
- Cyber security researcher
Career Support
Helping you secure a great job after your degree is very important to us. From employment-focused training throughout your degree, through to UEA’s Career Central, the University’s dedicated career service, you’ll receive specialist, targeted guidance on how to pursue your chosen career.
After the Course
As a professional in this rapidly evolving sector, the ability to learn new skills is as important as what you know already. After successfully completing your degree, you’ll have the knowledge to forge an exciting career, continually learning and developing yourself.
Study and Modules
Structure
Starting your first year of a computing science degree with cyber security is an exciting trip into the world of technology and problem solving. Our programme is designed to supplement your existing knowledge, including modules on computing principles and systems development that will help you improve your analytical skills, as well as introduce cyber security and ethical issues. You’ll learn how to analyse complicated issues and create elegant solutions. Furthermore, you’ll learn programming and database systems modules to improve your software development skills and provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to create advanced web applications.
Compulsory Modules
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
As you enter your second year of study, the adventure continues with a comprehensive curriculum geared to improve your programming skills, software engineering abilities, and algorithmic knowledge. You'll discover the complicated tapestry of computer architectures, learn to explain how operating systems work, and study computer networks whilst looking at security aspects. This journey will not only help you improve your technical skills but will also broaden your understanding of the intricate mechanisms that support modern computing and connectivity.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your third year, you’ll study cybersecurity and secure software. This course is developed to provide you with the skills required to build strong, secure systems. Your third-year modules will allow you to amalgamate all the knowledge you've gathered during your studies and apply it to designing a secure solution that tackles real-world difficulties, thereby significantly contributing to the safety and integrity of the digital landscape.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 20)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
In your final year, you’ll undertake a large project with either a research group or industrial partner, supervised by a member of the faculty. Additionally, you’ll study cybercrime and digital investigation, cyber security in industrial setting, and network security and IoT and one advanced computing subject of your choice, to both deepen and broaden your knowledge in modern-day state of the art computing science.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 40)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 20)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
Teaching methods include lectures, team-based learning, and hands-on practical lab work. We teach a variety of programming and scripting languages including Java, Python, C and C++, SQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. You’ll be working with the software development tools and practices used in the industry right now, getting up to speed with the system development and database principles, gaining computing mathematics fundamental knowledge, practicing professional and employable skills, and building your programming expertise.
You’ll have a mixture of lectures, seminars, and lab classes. The practical work will expand and implement the theories discussed in lectures.
Alongside your formal learning, your independent study will help you gain a deeper understanding.
Assessment
We use different assessment methods throughout the course through a mixture of individual and group assignments. You’ll be given tasks in the form of presentations, coding, written work, bench demonstrations, vivas, exams, and in-class tests. We’ll assess both your theoretical understanding and your practical application of knowledge. The full range of skills and competencies required for the learning objectives of each module will be evaluated by our assessments.
Additionally, in your first and second year, there’s a launchpad group project, requiring you and your team to apply knowledge learnt across the other modules.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at a minimum of grade 4 or C and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or B.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
AAB including one of the following: Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, or Economics.
Contextual offer: BBB including one of the following: Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, or Economics.
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD in an IT, Engineering or Science based subject, or DDD plus A Level grade B in Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics.
Contextual offer: DDM in an IT, Engineering or Science based subject
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3, including 12 credits in Mathematics, Computing, Physics, Electronics or Economics.
Contextual Offer:
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3, including 12 credits in Mathematics, Computing, Physics, Electronics or Economics.
T levels
Distinction.
We accept: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, and Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.
Foundation Year options:
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as - BSc Computing Science with a Foundation Year.
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall including HL 5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches), Computing Science, Chemistry, Physics or Economics.
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3, including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics.
Scottish Highers
AAAAA including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at a minimum of grade 4 or C and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or B.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
A levels
AAB including Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics.
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall including HL 5 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches), Computing Science, Chemistry, Physics or Economics.
- UEA International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study -
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £10,050
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International Students: £29,300
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
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The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
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