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MSc Criminology (Cybercrime and Cybersecurity)

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSc Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years

Course Description

In a world where information technology is rapidly evolving and our dependence upon it is continually increasing, the growth of cybercrime is a major concern.

Our Criminology (Cybercrime and Cybersecurity) MSc has been created to meet the growing demand for enhanced knowledge and practical skills in the area of cybercrime and its control.

This course offers you a unique opportunity to develop specialist skills in both cybercrime and cybersecurity. Our masters is currently the only one in the UK providing a combined approach to cybercrime and cybersecurity.

This pioneering course will advance your understanding of the main theoretical approaches to cybercrime. It will also introduce you to some of the technical skills required to address challenges in the cybersecurity sector.

All our criminology masters courses meet the British Criminology Society benchmarks for postgraduate taught courses.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in behavioural science, business, criminology, law, psychology, or in a human or political science, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

We can also consider relevant work experience if you don’t meet these requirements.

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

Some of our graduates have gone on to start their careers in the following areas:

  • Information or cybersecurity
  • Social media
  • Large platforms such as, Google, Amazon, Meta
  • IT-related positions
  • Internet-focused work
  • Work with ISPs, mobile network providers.

Module Details

  • CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORIES Compulsory 1
  • FIELD METHODS Compulsory 1
  • INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT Compulsory 1
  • SOCIAL DATA ANALYTICS Compulsory 1
  • CRIME & OFFENDING Compulsory 2
  • CYBERCRIME AND CYBERSECURITY Compulsory 2
  • INFORMATION SECURITY FOR BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT Compulsory 2
  • LAW, SOCIETY & SOCIAL CONTROL Compulsory 2
  • MASTERS DISSERTATION Core Year-long

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