MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (with Placement)

... United Kingdom
... University of Huddersfield

Course Overview

This course is specifically aimed at International students, supporting those wishing to gain practical work based experiential learning. Together with studying your chosen course we are offering you the opportunity to secure a placement* for an additional 6 months, making the course 18 months in length. This allows students with limited experience to put into practice the skills and techniques developed throughout the Master’s degree.

Cyber security aims to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks, and protect against the unauthorised exploitation of systems, networks and technologies. Whereas Digital forensics is focused on recovery and investigation of artefacts found on a digital device. Devices that store data include computers, laptops, smartphones, memory cards or external hard drives.

This Masters course has been designed with a high degree of relevance to industry’s needs, in order to meet the demand for experts with a wide range of security, investigative and general computing skills. Our course is practical and offers highly marketable Cyber Security, Computer Security and Digital Forensics skills.

The course aims to enhance your technical effectiveness, thus increasing your immediate worth to industry. We aim to develop your ability to evaluate existing and emerging Cyber Forensics technologies, apply knowledge, understanding and analytical and investigative skills in support of the construction of their solutions and investigative approaches.

On completion of this Masters course you will be equipped with an understanding of the fundamental approaches to implementing Cyber Security solutions, as well as skills needed to acquire, preserve and analyse digital evidence.

General Eligibility

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

  • An Honours degree (2:1 or above) in Computing or a related subject or an equivalent professional qualification.

  • Other qualifications and/or experience that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills equivalent to Honours degree level.

  • Substantial (5 years) relevant industry experience.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The minimum of IELTS 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computing


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Campus Name

Queensgate, Huddersfield


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time: 1.5 years (18 months)


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Available Intake

September, January


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IELTS Score

7.0


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Tuition Fees Range

International:£16,000,


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