Cybersecurity for Business and Innovation

Overview

This course is new for September 2027. Applications will open shortly.

Become a driver of resilience and security in a digital-first world.

As emerging technologies like AI reshape businesses’ demands and vulnerabilities, this course prepares you to govern cyber risk, facilitate resilience and drive innovation. With an emphasis on strategic decision-making for an evolving threat landscape, you’ll learn how to support organisational growth by implementing robust cyber defences.

You'll experience

• Industry-applied learning: use real-world case studies and the latest frameworks
• A practical approach: learn and apply risk management, governance and compliance
• Top-level networking: connect with senior experts in business and cybersecurity
• A prime location: on the doorstep of London’s thriving business and innovation hubs

Why Regent’s?

• An intimate campus in the heart of London’s royal Regent’s Park
• Unparalleled global connections, with exposure to leading industry professionals
• Industry placements for hands-on experience in real-world environments
• An innovative curriculum combining subject, elective and industry modules
• A global perspective with 130+ student nationalities on campus
• Small classes that champion tailored attention, support and guidance

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What to expect 

This course addresses today’s ever-increasing urgency of cybersecurity. You’ll learn to diagnose vulnerabilities, design effective security strategies, facilitate risk-informed decision-making, and embed cybersecurity into business operations and digital transformation – all to make businesses resilient to cyber threats so they can grow securely.

This consultancy-focused course is grounded in real-world relevance. Drawing on authentic incidents and scenarios, you’ll design, evaluate and communicate strategies and solutions. You’ll learn to work with industry frameworks, align security initiatives with business goals, and navigate stakeholder priorities.

Interconnected modules bring together strategic risk management and technical expertise, equipping you with a holistic risk-to-resilience perspective. Explore incident response, compliance, ethics and business continuity, using methods like threat modelling, vulnerability assessment and security control frameworks.

Cybersecurity has never been more critical, and its importance stretches across the globe. At Regent’s, you’ll build relationships with a truly diverse cohort of students, gaining new cultural perspectives and expanding your international network.

You’ll graduate ready to advise senior stakeholders and lead change – balancing risk, compliance and innovation to ensure sustainable long-term business performance. 

Professional recognition

You’ll have the opportunity to gain recognised professional certifications like:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
• Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
• CompTIA Security+

These opportunities may be embedded within module content or offered as optional extracurricular activities alongside the course. Please note availability is not guaranteed and there might be additional costs or conditions attached. Participation may be optional, and you may need to opt in to take part.  

London-centric learning

With London on your doorstep, you'll have opportunities to immerse yourself in the cybersecurity and business sectors – gaining practical experience and building valuable relationships.

• Hear from guest speakers discussing cybersecurity, emerging tech and innovation
• Join industry conferences such as the Cyber Security Summit, Cyber Security EXPO
• Attend Big Data & AI World, DTX + UCX and Tech Show London at Excel London
• Go behind-the-scenes at Cisco Experience Centers, Cloud & Cyber Security Expo

A tailored experience 

We put you in the driving seat – shaping your education from day one: 

• Your own support officer: receive tailored advice and support when needed
• Academic guidance: access regular one-to-one sessions and a unique open door policy
• Flexible modules: personalise your course with a choice of elective modules
• Additional language classes: prepare for domestic and international opportunities 

This course is subject to validation.

How to apply

Applying to Regent's is quick and easy. We accept direct applications year-round and there's no application fee. If you haven't received your exam results, you can still apply and we'll issue you with a conditional offer. You just need be clear in your application which qualifications you're currently studying for.

Step 1: Apply

• On our website, details here

During the application process, you'll have the chance to upload supporting documents, including:

• A copy of your passport (photograph ID page)
• Academic transcripts and certificates from all previous studies
• A 500-700 word personal statement (view guidance)
• If you're not a native English speaker, proof of your English proficiency

Credit transfer

If you’ve already studied part of your degree elsewhere, you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and join your new course at an advanced entry point. To apply for RPL, you'll need to state this clearly in your application and provide us with the certificates, transcripts and module descriptions for your previous course.

Step 2: Receive a response

You can expect to receive a decision on your application within 10 working days. We'll assess whether you meet our entry requirements and will notify you of our decision via email. UCAS applicants will also receive official notification via the UCAS system.

For some of our courses, the selection process may include an interview or audition. They can take the form of a one-to-one interview, a group interview or a portfolio review, which may be conducted by telephone or online. Arrangements of these are made between you and the Admissions department.

Step 3: Accept your offer

If you wish to accept your offer, you must pay your (non-refundable) advance tuition fee deposit. This will confirm your place. Here's how.

Step 4: Register 

Closer to the start of term, our Admissions team will send instructions regarding your registration process. This will include information on completing your online enrolment before you arrive, as well as a checklist of documents you'll need to bring with you to campus.

Information for international students

If you're an overseas student, you'll likely require a visa to study in the UK. Here's how to apply.

Scholarships and funding

There are a wide variety of funding and scholarship opportunities to help you finance your studies. For more information, please visit our scholarships and funding page.

Fees

Tuition fee: 

• £28,750 per year, fixed for the duration of the course

Non-refundable advance deposit:

• UK students: £1,500
• Non-UK students: £5,000

Read more about tuition fees.

When do I need to pay?

If you receive an offer for a course, you’ll receive a pro forma invoice. To accept your offer and secure your place, pay your deposit payment as soon as possible.

The remaining portion of your first year’s tuition fees will be due when you enrol. At this time, you’ll receive your invoice for the full year. You can choose to pay for the year in full before the start of your first academic year or in two instalments, spread out across the academic year. The dates of these instalments will be determined by when your course starts.

What do fees include?

Fees cover the cost of all tuition and access to the University’s IT infrastructure and library learning resources. Fees are presented for the first level of study which equates to two terms.

What other costs should I budget for?

You will need to budget additional funds for accommodation and living expenses, travel, and any additional trips, visits, activities or courses that you choose to participate in outside of the tuition offered as part of your course.

The library holds a limited number of copies of core textbooks and where possible in e-format. You will be encouraged to purchase your own textbooks and will need to budget approximately £80-£100 per year, depending on your course.

How you'll learn  

At Regent's, you’ll have the freedom to explore your interests in a supportive, collaborative environment with regular one-to one contact with academics, hands-on classes, industry experiences and some of the best networking opportunities you can get – helping you develop the skills and confidence you need to succeed.

Your learning will take a practical approach to applying risk management and compliance. You’ll use recognised frameworks to design, evaluate and communicate integrated cybersecurity strategies, including incident response plans and business continuity plans.

You’ll learn through a blend of:

• Seminars and guest lectures, where you’ll get to grips with key themes and learn from active industry professionals
• Live briefs and consultancy work, putting theory into practice with tasks set by real-world businesses and professionals
• Practical workshops and tech labs, including practical skills development, immersive challenges and simulations 

Contact hours

You’ll have 14 hours per week of timetabled teaching. Outside your classes, you'll work on assignments both independently and collaboratively with classmates. This involves further reading, research and reflection, as well as preparation for workshops and assessments.

Teaching staff 

You'll be taught by experienced academics who are actively involved in the cybersecurity and business sectors. They bring real-world insights straight into the classroom, making sure you’re learning about the very latest industry developments.

You'll also regularly meet with a personal tutor on a one-to-one basis, making sure you’re getting the most out of your course. Plus, our impressive calendar of guest lectures will inspire your work and introduce you to potential employers.

We’re a member of Member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Business Graduate Association (BGA) and the Association for Project Management (APM) – meaning we’re peer-reviewed and committed to making sure your teaching is of the highest quality.

Assessments

You’ll be assessed via a range of projects, reports, plans, pitches, presentations and live and simulated briefs. It's important to us that your learning is inclusive, engaging and authentic – that’s why our assessment types are varied, dynamic and built around real-world ways of working. 

Disability support

We welcome and support students with a wide range of disabilities and health concerns. Please speak to us as soon as possible, so we can provide the help you need.

Academic requirements: Level 7

We're interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements – and we review each application comprehensively on its own merit. You'll need one of the following qualifications:

• Minimum second class UK undergraduate degree
• Equivalent international qualifications, as deemed acceptable by Admissions & UK ENIC

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning

We also welcome applications from students who don't meet our usual entry requirements. To be accepted for exceptional entry, you must:

• Have three years of work experience if you don't hold a degree

You'll need to provide us with:

• Your current CV
• A headed employment letter detailing your position and length of service
• A headed reference letter
• A personal statement outlining your experience and ambitions

This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, by academic referral only.

For more guidance on international entry requirements, visit our international students page.

English language requirements 

Minimum English proficiency requirement through one of the following qualifications (or equivalent):

Please note, we do not accept home/online editions of English language tests.

*Qualification satisfies the English language requirements of the UKVI for non-UK/Irish nationals.

We also offer students holding a conditional offer a free, online diagnostic test with Password Skills Plus. This must be booked in advance.

Careers

You'll graduate with the technical knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage cybersecurity within the private and public sectors – ready to bring a fresh perspective to an established business, join alumni at prestigious companies, or even launch a venture of your own.

You’ll develop a wide range of transferable skills applicable to many areas of business and cybersecurity, but key roles the course lends itself to include:

• Cybersecurity Strategy Consultant
• Cyber Risk & Compliance Manager
• Cybersecurity Governance & Policy Lead
• Cybersecurity Business Manager
• Security Operations Lead
• Digital Security Transformation Lead
• Business Continuity & Resilience Manager
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Owner or manager in a cybersecurity start-up

With this Master’s, you can also go onto achieve further qualifications and recognition including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, and Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, subject to availability and scheduling, and meeting any other requirements.

Graduate visa

After you've completed your course, you may be eligible to apply for a Graduate visa. This enables you to work or look for work in the UK for up to 18 months after you leave Regent's, without the pressure of having to secure a job immediately.

Careers support

Feeling overwhelmed about your career path? Our Careers team is here to provide tailored advice and support every step of the way, as well as lifelong access to invaluable resources.

• 24/7 access to online guidance and resources
• Exclusive internships, networking opportunities and industry events
• Personalised consultations – from interview and CV prep to business advice
• Access to Handshake, connecting you with 650k+ global employers