Cyber Security and Forensics MSc

Program Overview

Cyber Security and Forensics MSc

Overview

Our Cyber Security and Forensics MSc is highly relevant to industry needs and is fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), marking it as a program of national excellence.

Course Structure

The course focuses on two key areas: Cyber Security, where you will learn to analyse and mitigate risks, and Digital Forensics, which involves investigating and extracting digital information for legal purposes. You will gain insights into security threats, digital data storage, and extraction processes.

Core Modules

• Principles of Cyber Security
• Cyber Security and Forensics Project
• Principles of Digital Forensics
• Network Security Management
• Information Security Governance and Compliance

Option Modules: Digital Forensics Theme

• Digital Forensics and Incident Response
• Digital Forensics Applications

Option Modules: Cyber Security Theme

• Cyber Security Applications
• Cyber Security Threats and Countermeasures

Professional Accreditation

This course has been accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a computing-related discipline.
• If your first degree does not have a strong computing element then your work experience and other qualifications may also be taken into account.
• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £10,700 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,500 (Price per academic year)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods include lab sessions, student-led tutorials, and lectures by internal staff and industry guest speakers.
• Assessments are primarily practical, lab-based, groupwork and presentation, one module with In-Class Test (ICT) and individual research-based coursework.

Research Groups

• Cyber Security research group

Supporting You

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

• Cavendish Campus, central London

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