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MSc Cyber Security and Forensics

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MSc Cyber Security and Forensics is a postgraduate Computer Science & IT course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £20,760 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Computer Science & IT · £20,760 per year

Intakes: September

Our Cyber Security and Forensics MSc is highly relevant to industry needs and is fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), marking it as a programme of national excellence. Digital devices like computers and mobile phones are integral to various industries, such as communications, banking, engineering, and AI. With this reliance, the need for enhanced cybersecurity and forensics is critical. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - State-of-the-Art Technologies and Resources: Access state-of-the-art resources, including licensed Forensics Software and other Open-Source Tools. Our dedicated forensics lab and over 30 computing labs provide hands-on experience with Linux/UNIX, Windows, and Mac OS. - Industry Insider Knowledge: Benefit from presentations by industry professionals who regularly appear as guest speakers. - Accredited Course: Gain professional membership of the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, which is key for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status. - In-Demand Skills: Develop essential skills in computer security, with a growing demand for cyber security specialists. - Research Opportunities: Connect with an active cyber security research group, including PhD students and academic staff exploring the latest advancements in the field. - Career Success: Our graduates have secured positions in leading governmental and security organisations, such as the Police and the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £20,760 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): This course is designed with a high degree of relevance to the industry’s needs. It will equip you with all the necessary skills needed for jobs in the field of cyber security and digital forensics. With computers being central to all aspects of our daily lives, as industries ranging from communications to banking have come to rely on them, the need for improved computer security has never been greater. This means that there’s a growing demand for specialists in cyber security and digital forensics. Graduate employers named on the course page: KPMG UK, Metropolitan Police, UK Ministry of Defence, Willis Towers Watson. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Principles of Cyber Security (Core)
• Cyber Security and Forensics Project (Core)
• Principles of Digital Forensics (Core)
• Network Security Management (Core)
• Information Security Governance and Compliance (Core)
• Option modules: Digital Forensics theme (Core)
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response (Core)
• Digital Forensics Applications (Core)
• Option modules: Cyber Security theme (Core)
• Cyber Security Applications (Core)
• Cyber Security Threats and Countermeasures (Core)

Careers

• Anti-piracy/content protection analyst
• Computer forensics analyst
• Computer security incident responder
• Cyber security manager
• Information security analyst
• Information security assurance officer
• Information security assurance analyst
• Information security consultant
• Information security risk officer
• IT security engineer
• IT security operations specialist
• Penetration tester (also known as ethical hacker)
• Researcher in applied cryptography
• Researcher in network/computer security
• Security officer
• Source code auditor
• Vulnerability assessor