M.Sc Applied Cyber Security at Queen's University Belfast [QUB], Belfast Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Queen's University Belfast, Master of Science [M.Sc] in Applied Cyber Security, Eligibility, Application Deadline, Fee Details & Scholarships

Belfast, Northern IrelandLocation
UniversitySchool type
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17657enrollment
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Partner [10 Courses]
Belfastcampus
8.0/10

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Applied Cyber Security)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

$34,314 /Yr

£25,800 /Yr
8 Students Applied
5 Students Admitted

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$34314 (GBP 25800)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
University Accommodation$10374 (GBP 7800)
Food & Groceries$1612 (GBP 1212)

Per Credit Tuition Fee: £ 143.33

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$30790 (GBP 23150)
2021$39847 (GBP 29960)

Important Dates

  • If a High Number of Applications are Received, Applications will be accepted on a Rolling Basis and will Close once the Seats are Filled.
EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Jun 30, 2025
  • Course Duration: 1 year (full-time).
  • Course Credits: Typically 180 credits.
  • Program Focus: Cyber defense, threat management, digital forensics, and ethical hacking.
  • Core Courses: Network security, cryptography, and risk management.
  • Elective Courses: Specializations such as penetration testing and cloud security.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

 Requirement Type

 Details

School Name

School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Academic Qualification

  • Graduate Entry: Normally a 2.1 (Equivalent to GPA 3.3 to 3.7 on a 4.0 scale) Honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering, Mathematics with Computer Science, Physics with Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • 2.2 (Equivalent to GPA 2.7 to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) Honours Degree: Considered if the applicant also holds a Master’s degree in one of the above disciplines (case-by-case basis).
  • Mathematical & Programming Skills: Required, evidenced through the primary degree or another formal qualification.
  • Preferred Skills: Experience in C programming and working in a Linux environment.
  • Alternative Consideration: Applicants with significant relevant industry experience (5+ years in a technical role, not managerial) may be considered.

Country Specific Requirement

  • UK 2:2 Equivalent: Bachelor’s degree with Second Division Pass, 53-55% (traditional system) or CGPA 5.3 - 6.5 (10-point scale).
  • Consideration for Top Institutions: Candidates from prestigious Indian institutions may be considered with:
    • 58%+ (for UK 2:1).
    • 53%+ (for UK 2:2).
  • English Proficiency Alternative: 70% in English in Standard XII (valid for 7 years) from accepted boards. Digilocker verification required.
  • Accepted Boards:
    • CBSE (Delhi Senior School Certificate).
    • CISCE (Indian School Certificate).
    • State Boards: Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS Academic (UKVI Approved SELT): Overall:6.0 with minimum of 5.5 each Skill.
  • IELTS Academic (Test Centre/Online), IELTS One Skill Retake, IELTS Indicator: Overall:6.0 with minimum of 5.5 each Skill.
  • TOEFL iBT (Internet based test or iBT Special Home Edition): Overall 90, with minimum Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17.
  • Duolingo English Test (DET): 110 overall, minimum 100 in all subskills.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 64 overall, minimum 59 in each component.
  • C2 Proficiency (CPE): 169 overall, minimum 162 in each element.
  • C1 Advanced (CAE): 169 overall, minimum 162 in each element.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: English A (Language & Literature/Literature):
    • Standard Level: 5.
    • Higher Level: 5.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: English B
    • Standard Level: 7.
    • Higher Level: 5.
  • Kaplan Test of English (KTE): 461 overall, minimum 425 in all four elements.
  • GCSE English Language (AQA, CCEA, Pearson Edexcel): Grade C/4.
  • IGCSE English (First Language) Syllabus 0522: Grade C (speaking & listening included).
  • IGCSE English (First Language) Syllabus 0500/0990: Grade C/4 in all components, Grade 2 in Speaking & Listening.
  • IGCSE English (Second Language) Syllabus 0510/0993 (Oral Endorsement): Grade B/6 or above, with Grade 2/Distinction in Oral/Aural test.
  • IGCSE English (Second Language) Syllabus 0511/0991 (Count-in Oral/Aural): Grade B/6.

Documents Required

  • Academic Transcripts and Certificates.
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency.
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP).
  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR).
  • Proof of Work Experience (If Have).
  • Copy of Passport.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Application Link

Application Link

Application Fee

 £ 0

 Additional Cost
  • Book Costs: £30 - £100 per book (if purchased instead of borrowing).
  • Printing & Supplies: Estimated £30 - £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks, and printing.
Deposit Fee
  • £1000 (Pay a Deposit Fee to secure your place on the course).
 Course Credits  180 Credits

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

69 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

120 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

180

ECTS Credits


Ranking

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Sciences 201 out of 500 in Global Ranking
( #11 out of 55 in UK 2022)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship50% tuition fee reduction (up to 2 years)Open to four exceptional international students; requires a separate application
International Office Postgraduate Scholarship£3,500 - £4,000Automatically awarded to all new international postgraduate students, with some exclusions.
Early Confirmation Award£1,500Granted to international students who pay full tuition fees by the specified deadline



Options Available

ProgramDelivery TypeDurationProgram TypeTuition Fees
M.Sc Applied Cyber Security with Professional Internshipfull time2 yearson-campus$28595

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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
BrokerFish International Student ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,330/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
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Gyandhan ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,605/Yr$1,207Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
QS scholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Amber ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 19,950/Yr$15,000Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeMerit-Based
Monica Cole Research GrantScholarship per student$ 1,330/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeMerit-Based

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