MSc Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (Level 7)

Course Features

Campus:

London

Duration:

1 year

Available Starts:

January, February, May, June, October

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Information about course

Overview
Structure and content
Teaching and assessment
Entry requirements
Employability

The MSc Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics at UWTSD is a highly specialised course designed to develop your skills and knowledge in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. This programme focuses on equipping you with the ability to protect an organisation’s IT systems from various cyber-attacks, while also preparing you to investigate and respond to incidents of cybercrime. You will learn essential techniques like penetration testing, helping you to assess vulnerabilities in systems and safeguard against potential threats.

Research Methods and Professional Development(20 credits)

Cloud Engineering Principles and Practice(20 credits)

Data Security, Governance and Compliance(20 credits)

Master’s Project(60 credits)

Digital Forensics Analysis (on campus)(20 credits)

Enterprise Network Security(20 credits)

Ethical Hacking(20 credits)

Assessment for this course is reflective of practices within the sector ranging from the production of technical reports to the delivery of key ideas through presentation.

Assessment types have been carefully selected to support the abilities of all learners and provide practice of real-world tasks required within industrial roles.

2:2 honours degree 

or UWTSD recognised equivalent.

Alternative entry routes 

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert). This is the first part of the full Master’s degree.

Once you have successfully completed your PGCert studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remainder of the Master’s degree.

These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.

Admissions Advice and Support 

For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.

English language requirements 

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our  English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.

Visa and funding requirements 

If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa.

International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.

Our students currently fulfil roles within Industry and are looking to undertake the necessary training and education to add to their skills to support career progression within their current roles whilst preparing for future sector demands.