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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,740
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Cybersecurity
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Security Services
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 16,740
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Information Security and Digital Forensics MSc

Overview

The threat of cyber security attacks is increasingly apparent to individuals and organisations across the globe. From hacking to phishing, scamming to grooming, and botnets to cyber-terrorism, the variety and ingenuity of exploits appear to expand constantly.


In this context, this programme addresses system vulnerabilities and the preventative measures that may counter cyber-attacks, including steps to repair systems weaknesses, prevent repeat occurrences, and collect and examine digital evidence using a variety of digital and mobile forensics tools such as FTK and Cellebrite.


You will also develop a detailed understanding of comprehensive cyber risk management practices for ensuring overall security.


This course is also available as a two-year master's with an industrial placement year.


The embedded industrial placement offers a unique opportunity to apply the skills learned on real-life projects. This, in turn, prepares graduates of the programme for successful careers in both the information security and digital forensics professions.


Course Options

  • MSc
  • MSc with Placement Year

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content).
  • International Qualifications: We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.

English Language Requirements

  • Overall IELTS 6.0 with minimum 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading (or recognised equivalent)
  • If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English course.

Mature Applicants and Those Without Formal Qualifications

  • As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required.
  • We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course.

Admissions Policy / Terms of Admittance

  • We are committed to fair admissions and access by recruiting students regardless of their social, cultural or economic background.
  • Our admissions policy sets out the principles and procedures we use to admit new students for all courses offered by the university and its partners.

Fees

  • Home Applicant: £11,340 per year. Year 2 Industrial Placement Fee - £3,500
  • International Applicant: £16,740 per year. Year 2 Industrial Placement Fee - £3,500

Funding

Home Students

  • Postgraduate Loans Scheme: £10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme
  • Postgraduate Scholarship: Apply for a 50 per cent discount on your tuition fees
  • Alumni Discount: up to 15% fee waiver (exclusions apply)
  • Early Payment Discount: 5% fee waiver
  • Asylum Seekers scholarship: 100% fee waiver
  • Civic Engagement: £1,000
  • Hardship Bursary: up to £2,000
  • Sport Scholarships: Up to £6,000

International Students

  • Living costs for international students: £1,265 per month (estimated)
  • How to pay your fees: Deposits and paying by instalments

Placement Year

  • This course offers you the option of a work placement.
  • It's not compulsory but will give you extra credits.
  • You will get professional experience in the workplace, build connections, and perhaps improve your academic performance.

What Makes This Course Different

  • Unique: Our MSc programme is the only cyber security course in the UK that covers interdisciplinary topics, such as Information Security & Digital Forensics, under one title.
  • 50 years' experience: We have a wealth of experience in this field. For more than 50 years we have offered postgraduate courses in computer science, led by respected engineers and scientists with an impressive body of research.
  • Developed with industry: Our modules are delivered in collaboration with lecturers from industry and law enforcement agencies.

Course Modules

  • Security Management (30 credits) Core Module
  • Computer Security Core Module
  • IT & Internet Law (30 credits) Core Module
  • Digital Forensics Core Module
  • Mental Wealth; Professional Life (Dissertation) Core Module
  • Industrial Placement Core Module

What We're Researching

  • Our research focuses on key aspects of information security and digital forensics.
  • 73 per cent of our computer science research was rated world-leading/internationally excellent overall during the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

Your Future Career

  • There is a shortage of skilled personnel in the fields of information security and digital forensics, and graduates of this programme can progress to work in multinational organisations including cybercrime-fighting agencies.
  • The course will prepare you to sit for ACE Certification (FTK).

How We Support Your Career Ambitions

  • We offer dedicated careers support, and further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking.
  • Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed.

How You'll Learn

  • Our specialist laboratories have everything you will need to develop a thorough, critical understanding of which procedures and techniques to use when you investigate computer-based crime and misuse.
  • Guided independent study: When not attending timetabled lectures, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study.

How You'll Be Assessed

  • Modules are allocated a mark out of 100 per cent.
  • The pass mark for each module is based on an aggregate mark of 50 per cent.
  • Assessment may incorporate one, two, or three components.

Campus and Facilities

  • Our waterfront campus in the historic Royal Docks provides a modern, well-equipped learning environment.
  • Join us and you'll be able to make the most of our facilities including contemporary lecture theatres and seminar rooms, art studios and exhibition spaces, audio and visual labs and a multimedia production centre.

Who Teaches This Course

  • This course is delivered by the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering.
  • The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers.
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