Cyber First

NICYBER2025 Masters Bursaries

FULLY FUNDED POSTGRADUATE PLACES

MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Cyber Security

SHAPE YOUR FUTURE

WITH A FULLY FUNDED MASTER'S

IN AI AND CYBER SECURITY

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the demand for professionals with expertise in artificial intelligence and cyber security has never been greater. Recognising this need, Queen's University Belfast is proud to offer the NICYBER2025 Masters Bursaries, providing fully funded places for local students on our MSc Applied Cyber Security and MSc Artificial Intelligence programmes.

This initiative aims to equip individuals with the advanced knowledge required to support and strengthen Northern Ireland's growing cyber security sector. Notably, Belfast is recognised as one of the world's most concentrated cyber security hubs, with over 100 cyber security businesses and teams located within just a 3-mile radius of the city centre.

FREE POSTGRADUATE PLACES

Two master's courses to choose from

MSc Artificial Intelligence

All funded places for this course have now been allocated. We still have a limited number of places available for self-funded applicants. A waiting list is in place, operating on a first-come, first-served basis. If a funded place becomes available, it will be offered to the next eligible self-funded applicant on the list.

MSc Applied Cyber Security

Course Description: The world's online security depends on you. Learn cutting-edge cyber security techniques such as cryptography, network security and secure software development.

Eligibility for Funding

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To qualify for a fully funded place, you must meet the following requirements:

A limited number of fully funded places are available for these programmes on a first-come, first-served basis.

To be eligible for a fully funded place under this programme you must:

Be over 18-years-old;
Resident in Northern Ireland;
Eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
‘Settled’ in Northern Ireland, and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years OR are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
Must meet the existing entry requirements for the course.

The Application Process

Applications are now open
Funded offers will be made on a first come first serve basis until funded places are filled.
If successful you will be required to pay a deposit of £100 to secure your funded place. The deadline for paying this deposit will be the last day of the following month. (You will receive your deposit back after you matriculate onto the course).
Where there are more eligible applications received than funded places available, we will operate a waiting list as required to allow us to fill all available funded places. If you have not been selected for a funded place, we will issue offers on a self-funded or employer-funded basis, if spaces are available.

If you have any enquiries please contact askeps@qub.ac.uk