MSc in Computer Security

University Postgraduate Scholarships

Both the University and the School of Computer Science offers scholarships and bursaries annually for both Home/EU and International students wishing to study for a Masters degree in a Computer Science subject. Scholarships are awarded to students who have achieved, or expect to achieve, excellent academic results.

Scholarships are available for all Computer Science Masters programmes

This page provides information about Scholarships provided by the University of Birmingham. We also have lists of Scholarships offered by the School of Computer Science and some well-known awards offered by other organizations. These lists are not complete and you are advised to search for other scholarships.


International Office Scholarships

The University's International Office provides information about other University scholarships for international students.


Alumni Scholarship

An annual award, preferably for those reading for a postgraduate degree. You must be either an alumnus of the University, or the son or daughter of an alumnus.

  • Tuition: Home rates only, subject to the availability of funds
  • Nomination by School/Department only. Please indicate a wish to be nominated on your application form.

Richard Fenwick Scholarship

This award, available every four to five years, is tenable for postgraduate study in any school except medicine and dentistry. Students must be registered for full time higher degree.

  • Tuition: Usually home rates only
  • Maintenance: At Research Council rates, subject to the availability of funds.
  • Nomination by School/Department only. Please indicate a wish to be nominated on your application form.

AE Hills Scholarship

An annual award. Students must be registered for full time higher degree.

  • Tuition: Usually home rates only
  • Maintenance: At Research Council rates, subject to the availability of funds
  • Nomination by School/Department only. Please indicate a wish to be nominated on your application form.

Hong Kong Postgraduate Scholarships

This award is for students who are on any one year taught Masters programme. There are three awarded per annum.

  • Eligibility: People with more than seven years residency in Hong Kong holding a degree from a Hong Kong institution.
  • Tuition: £5,000
  • Application:
    Student Financial Assistance Agency
    Room 1217
    12/F Cheung Sha Wan Road
    Kowloon
    Hong Kong
    Phone: +852 2150 6101
    Fax: +852 2511 2720
  • Closing date: 30 April.