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Tuition
GBP 18,600/yr verified
Duration
12 months
Intake
September
English
IELTS 6.0
About this programme
An accredited postgraduate course covering network security, ethical hacking, threat intelligence, digital forensics and preparation for ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification. Teaching combines lectures, workshops, practical labs and real-world case studies using industry platforms including Hack The Box. Entry requires a degree at 2:2 or above in computing or a closely related discipline, or at least one year of direct work experience in information security or a related field. The course scored 91% for overall student satisfaction in the 2026 Postgraduate Taught Student Satisfaction Survey.
What the fee covers: the international and EU full-time rate, quoted 'for the course'. The course is one year, so this equals the annual cost.
Fee year: 2026-27.
English requirement as published: IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills.
Before you budget: Sheffield Hallam quotes '£18,600 for the course' for international and EU students, not per year (Home is '£10,940 for the course'). For a one-year MSc the two coincide, but never multiply the figure out or carry it to a longer route. The separate 'Work Experience' version of this course is quoted at £20,100 for the course, and that figure has not been checked here.
Which intake you can actually apply for: the course page carries the notice 'this course is now closed to international applications for September 2026'. January 2027 is the live entry point for international applicants. Intake status changes, so check the page again before you apply.
Course details verified 20 Aug 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
Intakes & deadlines
Autumn
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Closed to international applications for September 2026
Spring
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Open
Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact application deadline for your profile, free.
Entry requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Prerequisites
Entry requires a degree at 2:2 or above in computing or a closely related discipline, or at least one year of direct work experience in information security or a related field.
We confirm the exact costs and the scholarships you qualify for at Sheffield Hallam University — free, for your profile. Need funding? Check your education-loan eligibility.
Typical graduate salary — Computer Science / IT, UK
GBP 29,120/yr (median)
· ≈ ₹37 L/yr
This is an indicative early-career range for the whole Computer Science / IT field in UK,
from official graduate-outcome data — not a figure for this programme or university, and not a guarantee of
what you will earn. What you actually earn depends on the role, employer, city and your visa.
Rupee figure converted at the 2 Nov 2026 mid-market rate; your
bank's rate will be worse and currencies move, so use it for planning, not as the amount you will receive.
Tuition is GBP 18,600/yr. Checked against the university's own fees page. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is September. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Entry requires a degree at 2:2 or above in computing or a closely related discipline, or at least one year of direct work experience in information security or a related field. English: IELTS 6.0.
The programme runs about 12 months full-time.
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