MSc Cyber Security with Artificial Intelligence — Study Online from Kigali, Rwanda

From Kigali, Rwanda, you can now elevate your career and protect the world’s digital future with the MSc Cyber Security with Artificial Intelligence. Designed for ambitious professionals who want to lead in an era shaped by data, cloud, and intelligent systems, this programme blends rigorous cyber security fundamentals with practical AI applications—so you can outthink threats and design resilient systems from wherever you are today.

Delivered fully online in exclusive partnership between the University of Lancashire and Robert Kennedy College, this Master’s awards a British degree and offers the structure, support, and flexibility to help you advance without pressing pause on your life. Whether you envision building cutting-edge detection systems, shaping policy and governance, or guiding teams through complex incidents, you will gain the knowledge, habits, and confidence to make it happen.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

A British Master’s degree signals academic rigour, independent thinking, and globally benchmarked standards. Earning this credential positions you for opportunities that transcend borders and sectors—whether you’re aiming to move up where you are, explore roles elsewhere in Africa, or collaborate with international teams across Europe, the Middle East, North America, or Asia.

Because the degree is internationally recognised, the value of your achievement travels with you. Employers understand what a British postgraduate qualification represents: mastery of complex concepts, strong research and communication skills, and the professionalism to translate theory into high-impact outcomes.

Complete 100% Online, in as Little as 1 Year

Progress at a purposeful pace. With focused modules, guided reading, and applied assessments, you can complete the programme 100% online in as little as one year. This allows you to quickly convert effort into momentum—so you can apply what you learn to real challenges and show measurable results sooner.

The curriculum is crafted for modern professionals. You’ll access a rich digital library, academic support, and a structured study journey that helps you plan your weeks, track your milestones, and build towards a compelling capstone that showcases your capabilities.

No Mandatory Live Attendance

Your learning should fit your life—not the other way around. The programme does not require online presence at specific times and dates, so you can study when your schedule allows. Watch lectures, work through readings, and contribute to discussions at the times that suit you best.

This asynchronous model empowers you to learn in deep, focused blocks or shorter sprints—early mornings, late evenings, weekends—whatever works around your professional and personal commitments. You set the rhythm; the platform supports your progress.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline—with Our Mobile App

Traveling, commuting, or stepping between work and family life? Learn on the move via our mobile app. You can download study materials, watch lectures offline, and keep your momentum even when connectivity is limited. Your learning travels wherever you go.

When you’re back online, your progress syncs seamlessly. This continuity means fewer interruptions, more consistent study habits, and a smoother path from lesson to mastery.

Open-Book Assessments That Reflect Real Work

In the real world, professionals don’t solve complex security problems from memory alone—they consult frameworks, standards, code, and research. That’s why this programme uses open-book assessments instead of classical question/answer exams, asking you to apply knowledge, justify decisions, and communicate solutions clearly.

This approach strengthens analytical thinking, ethical reasoning, and practical problem-solving. You’ll learn to evaluate sources, cite appropriately, and construct arguments that withstand scrutiny—the same skills employers rely on when stakes are high.

Learn from Faculty Educated at World-Renowned Universities

Your tutors and faculty bring deep expertise and global perspective—many graduated from esteemed institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They’ve walked the halls of leading research centres and bring that insight straight to your screen.

Beyond theory, they ground teaching in current practice. Expect guidance on emerging threats, regulatory shifts, and leadership challenges that shape the cyber landscape today—plus constructive feedback that helps you sharpen your craft.

A Diverse, Global Community and Impactful Alumni

Join a student body representing over 130 countries—engineers, analysts, managers, entrepreneurs, and career-changers who enrich your learning with varied perspectives. In this collaborative environment, you’ll build cultural fluency, expand your worldview, and develop a network that spans continents.

Graduates have gone on to contribute to international organisations and companies including Google, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony, IBM, Verizon, Dell, United Nations, ICRC, and The World Bank.

Flexible Fees in Up to 18 Interest-Free Instalments

Invest strategically in your future and manage your budget with ease. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you spread costs over time while you study and advance.

This flexibility supports your financial planning—so you can focus on learning, achieving, and growing your career without unnecessary strain.

How This Degree Can Empower Professionals in Kigali, Rwanda

Kigali is rapidly positioning itself as a continental hub for technology and digital services, from cloud infrastructure and data platforms to emerging AI ventures. Organisations across telecoms, banking, energy, and the public sector need professionals who can secure networks, protect data, and design intelligent detection systems. This Master’s equips you with core cyber security capabilities—threat modelling, network and cloud security, governance and risk—as well as AI-driven techniques for anomaly detection, malware classification, and automated response that you can apply to complex, real-world environments.

Fintech and digital payments are expanding quickly across Rwanda and the region, with mobile money, e-commerce, and cross-border services demanding robust security. With this degree, you’ll be prepared to strengthen payment systems and APIs, implement zero-trust principles, align with regulatory requirements, and build AI-enabled fraud detection pipelines. Whether you work with a local bank, a regional payment provider, or a fast-scaling startup, you’ll be ready to mitigate risk while supporting innovation and customer trust.

Kigali’s ecosystem includes aviation, logistics, smart city initiatives, healthtech, and a vibrant community of NGOs and international organisations. Each sector faces distinctive cyber challenges—protecting sensitive data, maintaining uptime for critical services, and defending against increasingly sophisticated threats. By combining cyber security strategy with practical AI, you can help these organisations harden their defences, elevate incident response, and embed security by design—positioning yourself as a trusted specialist and leader in Rwanda’s digital transformation.

Ready to take the next step? Request our course catalogue and discover how the MSc can fit your goals, your schedule, and your life in Kigali.