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MSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

Teesside University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Successful graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to become professional digital or cyber analysts or investigators. You are highly employable in the computer security and forensic intelligence fields.

You also have the appropriate knowledge in advanced technical skills to get a job in other careers such as within a government organisation, security services and the financial sector, forensic science agencies, the police service, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, and trading standards.

General Eligibility

  • Applicants are generally expected to have at least a 2.2 UK honours degree (or equivalent).

  • A broad range of first-degree subjects is acceptable, including sciences, IT, computing, forensics, crime scene science, criminology, law, psychology, policing and engineering.

  • Please contact our admissions team if you need to discuss your eligibility.

  • Non-UK students must also meet the University's minimum English language requirements.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Advanced Forensic Computing

  • Advanced Internet Forensics

  • Advanced Mobile Forensics

  • Coding for Intelligence Analysts

  • Crime Science: Theories, Principles and Intelligence Sources

  • Legal Issues and Evidence Reporting

  • Research Project

Language Requirement

If English isn’t your first language, we require evidence of IELTS Level 7 (or equivalent). No element should be below 6.5.

Additional Information

Part-time Fee for UK applicants £820 for each 20 credits Length: September enrolment: 2 years, including a summer break, January enrolment: 28 months, including two summer breaks Attendance: Typically one day a week Start date: September or January

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