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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Computer Science | Cybersecurity | Data Science
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,500
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
2026-01-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Cyber Security and Forensics MSc

Overview

Our Cyber Security and Forensics MSc has been designed with a high degree of relevance to the industry’s needs. This course is also fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is a sign of national excellence.


Course Structure

The following modules are indicative of what you will study on this course.


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 involve lab sessions, student-led tutorials and lectures by internal staff and industry guest speakers.
  • Assessments predominantly comprise of practical or research-based course work.

Research Groups

Our research achieves real-world impact and we are proud to claim a rich and diverse profile of high-quality research and knowledge exchange in a wide range of disciplines.


Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.


Course Location

With state-of-the-art science and psychology labs and refurbished computer suites, our Cavendish Campus offers our science and technology students a range of learning spaces that are both dynamic and inspiring.


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