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MSc in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

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MSc in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Today’s cybersecurity landscape is more dynamic than ever, with new threats popping up every day that affect us all. This is why organisations need experts with the knowledge, foresight, and confidence to prevent their data from getting into the wrong hands. Are you ready to become one of these experts?

On this course, you’ll develop a well-rounded view of your field – from developing the expertise to safeguard peoples’ data to predicting attacks, analysing cybercrime, and designing robust IT infrastructures.

What you'll learn

On this course, participants will:

  • Gain familiarity with a range of cyber security disciplines to help you develop, implement, and audit security systems and foster a proactive security management culture.
  • Study the design and conduct of forensic IT investigations – including crime scene management, forensic tools, and their application.
  • Build a theoretical understanding of the principles involved with searching for and collecting digital evidence from data storage devices and large datasets.
  • Discover how to research and navigate the evolving legal, social, and ethical challenges relating to the presentation of digital evidence.
  • Hone the interpersonal skills needed to work effectively in your field and learn how to regularly appraise and improve your own performance.
University of Portsmouth

Entry Requirements:

  • A first or a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience
  • English language proficiency at IELTS level 6.0 with no component score below 6.0 (or other acceptable proof), if English is not your first language