MSc Cybersecurity with Artificial Intelligence — Study Online from the United States
From your home, office, or favorite coffee spot in the United States, you can elevate your career with the MSc Cybersecurity with Artificial Intelligence. Delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Lancashire and Robert Kennedy College, this forward-looking programme empowers you to master the theory and skills that protect organizations and shape the future of secure, intelligent systems. Its rigorous academic foundation is designed to be applied internationally, so you can take your expertise anywhere your ambition leads.
Cybersecurity and AI are transforming every sector. This programme brings them together in a powerful combination that helps you think strategically, automate insights, and design resilient systems. Study without relocating or pausing your career, and gain a competitive edge as a professional who can bridge the gap between cyber risk, data, and intelligent decision-making.
Awarded a British degree that is respected worldwide
Earn a British master’s degree that signals quality, credibility, and global relevance. Graduates benefit from the international reputation of UK higher education, opening doors across borders and industries. Whether your next step is a promotion at a U.S.-based company, a role with a multinational, or a move abroad, your qualification carries weight.
This academic pedigree pairs perfectly with the programme’s practical orientation. You will build the intellectual toolkit to evaluate risk, architect security, and leverage AI—competencies that are prized from startups to global enterprises and NGOs. Your degree becomes a passport to opportunity.
Complete 100% online in as little as 1 year
Your time is valuable. With a streamlined, focused pathway, motivated learners can complete the programme in as little as 12 months. This accelerated route helps you translate learning into impact faster—on the job, in your portfolio, and on your CV.
Because the programme is delivered entirely online, you can fit your study rhythm around work and life. Accelerate when you have bandwidth, maintain steady progress during busy seasons, and keep your momentum from the first module to the final project.
No fixed class times—study when you are at your best
There are no required live sessions or fixed times for attendance. That means early birds, night owls, and shift workers can all study at their peak hours. Learners across U.S. time zones—from the East Coast to Hawaii—can engage with materials, contribute to discussions, and submit work on schedules that fit real life.
This flexibility respects your responsibilities and recognizes that professionals learn best when they can plan around them. You’ll never miss a lecture because of a meeting or family commitment; your classroom is always open.
Study anywhere—even on the move—with a mobile app and offline access
Stay productive wherever your day takes you. Through our mobile app, you can download study materials and watch lectures offline—ideal for commutes, travel, or those focused bursts of learning between meetings. Your studies adapt to your lifestyle, not the other way around.
Whether you are traveling across the U.S., visiting clients, or balancing a hectic schedule, your coursework is always within reach. Turn downtime into progress, and keep your learning continuous and portable.
Open-book assessments that mirror real-world problem-solving
Instead of classical question/answer exams, the programme emphasizes open-book assessments. These tasks ask you to analyze, synthesize, and apply knowledge—just as you would on the job—using sources, tools, and frameworks appropriately.
Open-book assessments reward understanding over rote memorization. You will practice structured thinking, cite credible references, and defend your decisions—developing the practical judgement that employers value in cybersecurity and AI professionals.
Guided by faculty with world-class pedigrees
Learn from tutors and faculty who graduated from renowned universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic excellence and professional insight help you connect rigorous theory to real-world application.
Benefit from mentorship, constructive feedback, and the kind of challenge that stretches your thinking. Your instructors bring diverse perspectives and deep expertise, modeling the critical and ethical mindset essential to cybersecurity and AI leadership.
A diverse, global community and powerful alumni outcomes
Join a network that spans more than 130 countries. You will collaborate with peers from different industries and cultures, sharpening your communication and expanding your professional worldview. The insights you gain from classmates often become as valuable as the curriculum itself.
Our alumni work for international organisations including Verizon, Accenture, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony, IBM, Dell, GoldmanSachs, Citigroup, Chevron, JW Marriott, Hilton, The ritz, University of California Riverside, VISA, American Express, United Nations, ICRC, The World Bank.
Flexible fees with up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments
Invest in your future with a payment plan designed for working professionals. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you manage cash flow while progressing through your studies.
This straightforward approach keeps your focus where it belongs—on learning, advancing your career, and creating value—rather than on financial complexity. Start when you are ready and budget with confidence.
Why this programme is a powerful choice for professionals in the United States
The U.S. economy runs on digital trust—across cloud-native tech firms, financial services, healthcare providers, energy companies, and the public sector. With escalating threats and expanding attack surfaces, organizations need leaders who can combine cybersecurity mastery with AI-driven insight. This programme equips you with the theoretical foundations and applied lens to meet that demand, positioning you for roles where strategy, automation, and resilience intersect.
From high-growth startups to enterprise giants, employers seek professionals who can turn data into decisions, accelerate detection and response, and build secure-by-design architectures. Your ability to blend cybersecurity best practices with intelligent tooling can improve incident triage, reduce false positives, and optimize scarce resources—capabilities that are highly valued across the U.S. market.
As AI transforms products and operations, the United States needs practitioners who understand both opportunity and risk: model integrity, privacy, threat modeling for intelligent systems, and the governance that underpins trustworthy adoption. Graduates are well placed to pursue roles such as cybersecurity analyst, AI security specialist, cloud security architect, security engineer, risk and compliance manager, and product security leader—careers with strong growth potential and meaningful impact.
Your next step
You do not have to relocate to transform your trajectory. From the United States, you can earn a respected British master’s degree, learn alongside a global cohort, and build future-ready expertise in cybersecurity and AI—entirely online.
Request our course catalogue to explore the curriculum, upcoming intakes, and how this programme can help you achieve your ambitions.