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
  • The module is divided into two parts. The first part introduces the fundamentals of Cyber security, such as the CIA tenets and the various models and formal methods used to design and understand threats and security methods.
  • 20 credits
• Cyber Security and Forensics Project
  • The project is an extended piece of supervised independent work relevant to the field of Cyber Security and Forensics.
  • 60 credits
• Principles of Digital Forensics
  • This module covers the fundamental concepts in computer forensics.
  • 20 credits
• Network Security Management
  • This module examines various aspects of network security, including theoretical and practical areas.
  • 20 credits
• Information Security Governance and Compliance
  • Information Security (IS) Governance and Compliance are both essential components of cyber security and Forensics activities within any organisation, incident, or case study.
  • 20 credits

Option Modules: Digital Forensics Theme

• Digital Forensics and Incident Response
  • This module examines digital forensics and security response with a practical focus.
  • 20 credits
• Digital Forensics Applications
  • The aim of this module is to explore the main aspects of the Digital Forensics Investigative process and apply the theory to practically based exercises.
  • 20 credits

Option Modules: Cyber Security Theme

• Cyber Security Applications
  • The module assumes basic knowledge of cryptography and covers both theoretical and practical issues related to cyber security applications.
  • 20 credits
• Cyber Security Threats and Countermeasures
  • This module will look at system architectures and how systems can be defended; it will include consideration of the threat to security posed by legitimate users of the system and behavioural issues.
  • 20 credits

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 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: £1,322 (Price per 20-credit module)
• International tuition fee: £2,222 (Price per 20-credit module)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
• Assessments include written exams, practical, and coursework.

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.

• Cyber Security research group

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.

• 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

Our Cavendish Campus offers our science and technology students a range of learning spaces that are both dynamic and inspiring.

• Located in central London, our Cavendish Campus is just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road.