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MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (Distance Learning)

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    MSc 2 years part-time distance learning

Course Description

As the world grows increasingly technology-reliant, cyber security and digital forensics have become recognised as two incredibly important areas for organisations to manage.

Cyber security differs significantly from cybercrime – with the latter being used to describe the illegal and/or harmful behaviours carried out online.

While students of our MSc Cybercrime course will strive to understand the driving forces behind online criminal activity, cyber security deals with the process of predicting, avoiding, and reacting to these acts. With this Master’s course, you’ll also learn key techniques to investigate digital crimes and security breaches, and help safeguard your organisation’s success.

All course materials are available in our easy-to-use Digital Learning Environment and can be accessed from wherever you’re based.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications or experience

  • A first or a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at IELTS level 6.0 with no component score below 6.0 (or other acceptable proof), if English is not your first language

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Fees

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Programme Funding

If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details

Student Destinations

Our MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics is designed to equip you with the research capabilities and subject expertise needed to help safeguard businesses from online crime.

The soft skills that you can also expect to develop, from open communication to collaboration, will allow you to integrate into a variety of different teams and work environments.

Combined with the support you can receive from our exceptional Careers and Employability Service, these qualities will help position you as a valuable hire to employers across the world.

Additionally, following graduation you can look forward to joining our international Alumni Association. You’ll be able to network with other cyber security professionals and form valuable professional connections – sharing and gaining useful insights and potential career opportunities.

Module Details

  • Computer Forensic Investigation and Cryptography (30 credits)
  • Mobile Forensics: Issues and Practice (30 credits)
  • Computer Security (30 credits)
  • Systems, Security and Hacking (30 credits)
  • Master’s Study Project (60 credits)

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