Master of Science in Cyber Security (MSCS)

Master (Coursework)

This Masters program is jointly offered by College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) and School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. The MSCS programme is intended to meet these demands by equipping professionals with the necessary expertise and skills. The curriculum builds upon traditional computer science and information technology disciplines, to emphasise the mastery of professional cyber security skills to evaluate, protect and manage infocomm technologies.  The intensive hands-on course components and industry-centric curriculum ensure that students will acquire the skills and knowledge that are sought by employers of cyber security professionals.

 

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  1. At least a good relevant bachelor's degree
  2. Relevant working experience is an advantage

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application

Applicants are to submit their applications via the online  application portal  (Graduate Admission System).

A S$50 non-refundable application fee (per online application and inclusive of prevailing GST) is payable.

Starting from AY2025 intake, the application period are as follows:

Intake Opening Date Closing Date
August intake* November end February
January intake July end August

*For the August intake, applicants who submit their applications by end of January may be considered for early offers of admission.

 

Application Status

The application outcome will be released via the online Graduate Admission System by end May/June (August Intake) or end November (January intake).

 

Submission of Application

Please ensure that all mandatory and supporting documents are uploaded in the online Graduate Admission System before submitting your application. The College will not assist to upload documents on behalf of applicants. Submission of hardcopy documents is not required at the application stage.

Documents submitted must meet the following requirements:

  • Documents are in PDF format.
  • Documents are in English. All documents that are not in English must be accompanied by certified true copies of the English translated documents.

Only applications submitted by the stipulated application deadline will be processed.

Applications deemed incomplete by the College will not be processed (e.g. those with insufficient documents, transcripts that do not contain all semesters’ examinations results or have not satisfactorily completed their Bachelor’s degree requirements).

Applicants are required to submit a new application with a full set of supporting documents should they be interested to apply for the programme again.

***Applicants should consider carefully that they are able to cope with work/personal/financial commitments before applying/accepting admission as full-time/part-time candidates. Deferment of admission base on these reasons may not be considered.   

The following documents are to be submitted online via the Graduate Admission System:  

Checklist of Mandatory Documents to be Submitted Online
Proof of Residence Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents:
·         Identity Card (Pink/Blue NRIC)^
·         Re-Entry Permit (required only for Permanent Residents) ^
International Applicants:
·         Passport copy  (bio page) and
·         Work Pass (Employment Pass/S Pass), Long-Term Visit Pass, Dependent’s Pass and other Passes (if applicable) ^
 
^Please provide both the front and back of these documents in full colour.
Academic Qualifications (with English Translation)
  • Official Bachelor’s Degree Certificate (Foreign Language – e.g: 学士学位)
  • Official Bachelor’s Degree Certificate (English Translated)
  • Official Transcript(s)
·      Official Final Transcript (Foreign Language & english Translated) ***
Applicants who have completed their Bachelor’s Degree:
·         Official Degree Certificate for Bachelor’s Degree (certifying award of Bachelor’s degree) #
·         Official Transcript for Bachelor’s Degree #
 
All academic documents must be certified true copy (i.e. contains University seal and/or Registrar’s signature). Transcripts must show the grades of all courses taken.
Applicants who have not received their Bachelor’s Degree Certificate are required to submit an official letter from their University stating their expected date of graduation or certifying their completion of Bachelor’s Degree.
*** For conditional offers, latest transcript is acceptable
Applicants who have obtained higher degrees should also submit their Master’s/PhD Degree Certificate(s) and the relevant Official Transcript(s).
#Both original and English translated copies
Test Scores
  • TOEFL or IELTS
OR
Medium of Instruction letter
  • Applicants must upload an official copy of the test scores in their online application.  The validity of TOEFL/IELTS scores are 2 years.
  • Minimum TOEFL score (Internet-based = 100, paper-based = 600, computer-based=250) or IELTS score (6.5) for graduates of universities in which English is not the medium of instruction.
  • Medium of instruction letter from University: For applicants with no IELTS/TOEFL Score but with bachelor’s degree programme fully taught and assessed in English
Applicants who have graduated from Universities where English is not the main medium of instruction are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS score as proof of English proficiency.
Referee’s Report
(not applicable)
  • Referees’ recommendation is to be submitted as supporting document
(if any, not applicable for coursework programme)

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For admissions matters and enquiries, please email directly to the followings:

MSc Cybersecurity: [email protected]

 

Total Graduation Requirement: 30 AUs 

​ Study Type ​​Minimum Candidature  ​Maximum Candidature 
​Part Time Study  ​2 years (4 semesters)  ​4 years (8 semesters) 
​Full Time Study  ​1 year (2 semesters)  ​2.5 years (5 semesters) 

Each course (except Capstone Project) is a 3 AU course with 39 teaching hours over 13 weeks.

View the Course Content  Here

*Note: the curriculum is subject to change.

Top 5 Careers in Cybersecurity

  • Security Consultant
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Security Architect
  • Chief Information Security Officer
  • Security Engineer

Programme Fees in AY2025 and after

Please note that this MSc programme is a non-MOE subsidised programme and is not eligible for Service Obligation

    S$
Tuition Fees
Inclusive of 9% GST
  63,220
Deposit Payment
inclusive of 9% GST
(The deposit will be used to offset the semester 1 tuition fees after matriculation)
Non-refundable & non-transferable
(Payable upon acceptance of offer of admission)
5000
Payment Schedule Full-time students will be billed in two semesters while part-time students will be billed in four semesters  
Financial Assistance
 
Singapore Citizens (SCs): enjoy a study grant of S$10,000 + prevailing GST (S$10,900).
• Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs): enjoy a study grant of S$5,000 + prevailing GST (S$5,450).
• Needy SCs and SPRs may apply for financial aid (up to S$5,450 in addition to the SC/SPR study grant).
• NTU Alumni: On top of the above, alumni can enjoy a 10% grant of the tuition fee (S$5,800 + Prevailing GST (S$6,322)
 
Education loans  Education loans with some leading banks/institutions that offer optimal lending terms to eligible applicants are available.
Please note that NTU is not an agent for these banks/institutions and students must apply for the loans directly with the respective banks/institutions and abide by their terms and conditions.
 

Note: Tuition fee is payable each semester regardless of the number of courses registered that term.  The University reserves the right to revise its fees every year without notice.


Scholarship

SG DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP


International Students

Please view more information Here.

Frequently Asked Question

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Contact Us

Please contact  [email protected] for more information on MSCS.