Program Overview

Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation MSc

Overview

This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a professional digital or cyber analyst or investigator. You apply core computer science principles within the context of a cyber investigation, considering how they can be used to collect, examine and interpret digital evidence.

Course Details

Core Modules

• Advanced Forensic Computing
• Advanced Internet Forensics
• Advanced Mobile Forensics
• Coding for Intelligence Analysts
• Computing Masters Project
• Crime Science: Theories, Principles and Intelligence Sources
• IT Ethics and Law

Course Structure

• The course design offers a flexible method of studying digital forensics and cyber investigation for existing practitioners to complete alongside their day jobs.

How You Learn

• You learn in a variety of ways including lectures, e-learning, seminars, case-based learning and laboratory sessions.
• Reflective practice throughout is a key element of the course and you are encouraged to examine your own work, identify your own learning needs and challenges.

How You Are Assessed

• Formative and summative assessments test your knowledge, independent thought and skills.
• You are assessed through coursework, including technical and laboratory reports, written and practical examinations, and your dissertation/thesis.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants are normally expected to have at least a 2.2 UK honours degree (or equivalent).
• A broad range of first degree subjects are acceptable including sciences, IT, computing, forensics, crime scene science, criminology, law, psychology, policing and engineering.
• Non-UK students must also meet the University's minimum English language requirements.

Employability

• Successful graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to become a professional digital or cyber analyst or investigator.
• You are highly employable in the computer security and forensic intelligence fields.

Fees

Full-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £8,365 a year
• Fee for international applicants: £17,000 a year
• Length: September enrolment: 1 year, January enrolment: 16 months, including a summer break
• Start date: January or September

Part-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £930 for each 20 credits
• Length: September enrolment: 2 years, including a summer break, January enrolment: 28 months, including two summer breaks
• Attendance: 1 day a week
• Start date: January or September

Information for International Applicants

• International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting the University's website.
• Useful information for non-UK students and applicants can be found on the University's international pages.

Choose Teesside

• Stand out from other job applicants with your higher level qualification, specialist knowledge and expanded networks.
• Improve your project management, critical thinking, research skills, time management, presentation skills and teamwork.
• The median salary for working-age postgraduates (£45,000) was £6,500 more than for working-age (those aged 16 to 64) graduates (£38,500) in 2022.