MSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

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.

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.