MSc Cyber Security

Master of Science in Cyber Security offered in collaboration with the University of West London.

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EDB Registration No.: 253334

Qualifications Framework

The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF).

QF Level: TBC
QR Registration No.: TBC
Registration Validity Period: TBC

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Programmes

Mode of Study

Full time / Part time

Medium of Instruction

English

Duration

Full-time mode

September start (12 months)

Sep – Jan: 3 taught modules
Jan – May: 3 taught modules
May – Aug: Dissertation

January start (17 months)*

Jan – May: 3 taught modules
May – Aug: Dissertation (initial stage)
Sep – Jan: 3 taught modules
Jan – May: Dissertation

*For the January intake, supervisors will be arranged during the first summer holiday for consultations, allowing students more time to work on their dissertations.

Part-time mode

September Start (24 months)
January Start (29 months)

Programme Leader

Dr. Ada Zheng

Enquiries

Programme Commencement Date

September / January

Application Period

Starting from 2 months before commencement of semester (Sep, Jan)

As demand for cyber security professionals in Hong Kong and worldwide continues to surge, this course will prepare you for the challenge of keeping IT environments safe and secure in a world where data is constantly under attack. The MSc Cyber Security course gives you a broad understanding of the latest practices and techniques for cyber security systems development and operations.

You will be able to analyse the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved in the human aspects of cyber security and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices. The course is particularly designed to tackle industry needs and job market challenges and produces informed graduates who are suitably equipped to thrive.

Upon graduation, you will have the critical skills and techniques essential for security-related jobs/roles in a rapidly evolving and diverse environment to appropriately solve typical cyber security problems.

About the University of West London

Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025**
Ranked 41st university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026
Best modern* university in London in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Ranked 5th university in the UK for student experience in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026
Top university in London in the People and Planet University League 2024/25
80% of our research is rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in the latest Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment
Ranked 12th in the UK for first generation students – Daily Mail University Guide 2026
In top 60% in Europe in the QS World University Rankings 2026

For more information about the University of West London, please visit www.uwl.ac.uk.

*Modern universities are defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992.

**The National Student Survey 2025 result is based on the average of answers to all questions by the registered student populations.

All course/prospectus information is also available online from
https://www.uwl.ac.uk/course/postgraduate/cyber-security

Programme Structure

Modules	Core or Elective	Credits
Network and Systems	Core	20
Security Operations and Assurance	Core	20
Machine Learning	Core	20
Fundamentals of Cyber Security	Core	20
Research Methods	Core	20
Dissertation	Core	60
Optional modules (choose one)
Big Data Analytics	Optional	20
Digital Transformation and Innovation	Optional	20
Supporting modules
Programming Support	Optional	0

Graduation Requirements

Students are required to normally enrol and follow the modules in the programme until the completion of the award.

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HK$96,000

*The instalments are based on modules (for PT students) and by semesters (for FT students).

Minimum Entry Requirement	A Bachelor’s degree in a computing discipline; or A Bachelor’s degree in business or an engineering degree with a significant level of computing component (e.g., Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Business Computing and Data Analytics, Business Computing Applications, Computer Engineering, Electronic and Computer Engineering, and Mathematics and Information Engineering, etc.); or Any other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree recognized by the home institution (e.g., Level 6 BTECs, Level 6 award at UK such as Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Level 6 Vocational Qualifications). Remarks: For applicants who hold an honours Bachelor’s degree, a lower-second classification or above is required. The mapping of the significance level of the computing component would be conducted by the Course leader of the home institution.
Language Proficiency	i) previous programme taught in English, or ii) either IELTS at 6.5 or above, and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening), TOEFL iBT at score 90 or above, Pearson PTE Academic at score 58 or above, or an equivalent secure English language test
Other admission route	Applicants with other qualifications will be considered, subject to an optional admission interview, provided they can demonstrate at least one year of relevant work experience and the ability to benefit fully from the course. Applicants should also fulfill the above English language proficiency requirement. Remarks: The Course Leader of the home institution is responsible for assessing and approving non-standard admission. There is no limit on the percentage of non-standard entry for each cohort. Applicants holding computing-related professional certifications such as CCNA/CISSP/CEH do not require an interview.

Application Period

Starting from 2 months before commencement of semester September, January

Application Procedure

Complete the Online Application form.

Applicants will be required to submit/upload the following documents:

Photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card
Photocopy of all supporting documents for your application

Remarks:

Successful applicants should present originals of the above documents for verification during the admission interview/registration.

Scholarship

HK$10,000 scholarship to HKIT alumni.

Tax Deduction for Self-Education Expenses

Students of this programme are eligible to apply for tax deductions in relation to the course fees. For details or enquiries please contact 187 8088 or visit the Government website at www.ird.gov.hk.

For details, please call 2782 2433.

For the purpose of Cap. 493B, the Non-local Course Registration Numbers for the University of West London / HKIT courses are: BA (Hons) Business Studies 252931; BSc (Hons) Cyber Security 252933; BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation 252930; BSc (Hons) Computer Science 253363; BSc (Hons) Public Health 253362; MSc Cyber Security 253334. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. 個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格.

For the purpose of Cap. 493B, the Non-local Course Registration Numbers for Wrexham University / HKIT courses are: Bsc (Hons) Computer Science 253179; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance Management 253020; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management 253019; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Management 252974. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. 個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格.

Course 課程	Registration Number 教育局註冊編號	QR Registration No. 資歷名冊登記編號	QF Level 資歷級別	Registration Validity Period 登記有效期
MSc Cyber Security 網絡安全理學碩士	253334	TBC	TBC	TBC
BSc (Hons) Public Health 公共衛生(榮譽)理學士	253362	26/000626/L5	5	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
BSc (Hons) Computer Science	253363	26/000625/L5	5	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Bsc (Hons) Computer Science Bsc (Hons) Computer Science	253179	26/000629/L5	5	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance Management 會計及財務管理（榮譽）文學士學位	253020	23/000468/L5	5	01/09/2024 - 31/12/2028
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management 國際旅遊及款待管理（榮譽）文學士學位	253019	23/000467/L5	5	01/09/2024 - 31/12/2028
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Management 商業及管理（榮譽）文學士	252974	23/000530/L5	5	01/09/2024 - 31/12/2027
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation 犯罪學及鑑證調查(榮譽)理學士	252930	26/000627/L5	5	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security 網絡保安（榮譽）理學士	252933	19/000631/L5	5	01/09/2019 - 31/08/2027
BA (Hons) Business Studies 商業學（榮譽）文學士	252931	19/000634/L5	5	01/09/2019 - 31/08/2027
Higher Diploma in Crime and Investigation 犯罪與調查高級文憑	--	26/000575/L4	4	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering 電機工程高級文憑	--	26/000576/L4	4	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Higher Diploma in Business Administration 工商管理高級文憑	--	26/000619/L4	4	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Higher Diploma in Information Technology (Computing) 資訊科技(電腦學)高級文憑	--	26/000620/L4	4	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Higher Diploma in Health Care 健康護理高級文憑	--	26/000639/L4	4	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
殘疾人士院舍保健員證書(銜接課程甲) Certificate for Health Worker of Residential Care Homes for Persons with Disabilities (Bridging Course A)	--	25/001180/L3	3	01/09/2025 - 31/08/2027
殘疾人士院舍保健員證書(銜接課程乙) Certificate for Health Worker of Residential Care Homes for Persons with Disabilities (Bridging Course B)	--	25/001179/L3	3	01/09/2025 - 31/08/2027

It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.
個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格.

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