Master degree
Cyber Security
The current cyber threat is greater than ever before – and the threat assessment is becoming increasingly complex. The Master's in Cyber Security gives you the skills to help companies, authorities and public institutions manage and protect themselves against cyber threats. You will work with prevention, detection and management of cyber threats and attacks and be part of an inclusive and international educational and research environment.
Master degree
Cyber Security
The current cyber threat is greater than ever before – and the threat assessment is becoming increasingly complex. The Master's in Cyber Security gives you the skills to help companies, authorities and public institutions manage and protect themselves against cyber threats. You will work with prevention, detection and management of cyber threats and attacks and be part of an inclusive and international educational and research environment.
About the programme
You should choose Cyber Security if you want to help manage and overcome the cyber security challenges we face in a digitalised society. You will work with network security, testing and verification, crisis communication, strategic planning and design of secure systems, preparation of risk and threat analyses, management and prevention of cyber-attacks, IoT security and the use of cyber security tools and methods such as honeypots.
New Master’s options
We expect that as of 2028 you will be able to take this Master's degree programme as a 2-year programme (full-time study, 120 ECTS credits) and as a 3-year Master's for working professionals (first year full-time and then two years of part-time study in combination with relevant employment)
Programme structure
You and your group will have plenty of opportunities to collaborate with companies as part of your semester projects. This gives you hands-on experience solving real-world problems, and it connects you with various businesses – and connects them with you. We also organize guest lectures, training days, and hacking events where you can network with professionals from, for example, the business community. Aalborg University is part of the Danish Hub for Cyber Security – a hub that brings together universities, start-ups, and established companies with the goal of strengthening developments within cyber security.
Semester overview
Study abroad
In the 3rd semester of the master’s programme in Cyber Security, you have the opportunity to go abroad or spend your semester in a company.
Aalborg University cooperates with a range of universities across the world and has well-established contacts in industry both in regards to student projects and company internships. The International Office at Aalborg University may assist you with guidance, but you must make your own preparations, incl. checking whether you need advanced credit transfer, looking for accommodation, checking up on insurance, visa and possible need vaccinations, and, if relevant, how to avoid a lapse of your Danish residence permit.
Skills and job opportunities
Your Cyber Security profile qualifies you for jobs within companies, which develop cyber security products or solutions; companies, which have assets to be protected; or consultancies. These companies and public institutions demands experts within cyber security, cyber threats are increasing. With your profile you will enable you to build secure systems, and to prevent, detect and mitigate cyber-attacks.
With an in-depth understanding of cyber security theory, methods and concepts, you will have the knowledge that enable you to continue learning and developing – this is crucial in a field where technologies and tools develop fast, and where continuous learning and development is part of the profession.