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MEng Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Develop the skills to perform digital forensic analysis on devices and implement cyber security mechanisms into any business. 

As part of this course, you’ll:  

  • Complete an extra year of specialist study to achieve a master's qualification

  • Combine expertise in two fields of national importance 

  • Analyse digital devices, such as hard drives, in computer forensics modules to identify and investigate their contents 

  • Learn to use your knowledge of computer systems and networks to protect businesses and users from malicious attacks in computer security modules

  • Learn practical investigative and 'hacking' techniques

  • Learn through practical applications on our bespoke Hacktivity system that replicates real-world business systems and potential attacks

General Eligibility

Access to HE Diploma:

Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points.

T Levels:

Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

Scottish Awards:

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

Irish Leaving Certificate:

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

International baccalaureate:

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Fundamentals of Digital Forensics

  • Computer Communications

  • Fundamentals of Computer Programming

  • Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

  • Fundamentals of Databases

  • Object-Oriented Programming

2 Year 2
  • Digital Forensics Processing

  • Cyber Security Landscapes

  • Web & Network Security

  • Digital Forensics Analysis

  • Team Project

Option modules may include

  • Software Systems Development

  • Web Applications & Technologies

  • Database Systems

3 Year 3
  • Project

  • Systems Security

  • Mobile Forensic Investigations

Option modules may include

  • Incident Response & Investigation

  • Forensic Investigative Techniques

  • Advanced Web Engineering

  • Advanced Software Engineering

  • Advanced Database Systems

4 Year 4
  • Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis

  • Research Practice

  • Forensic Image & Video Processing

  • Dissertation

  • Software Security & Exploitation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

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