MEng Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
48 monthsProgramme duration
16,840 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MEng
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Cyber attacks are escalating, digital crime is evolving, and the demand for professionals who can defend systems and uncover digital evidence has never been higher. This integrated master’s degree equips you with expertise in cyber security and digital forensics, two areas at the heart of national and global security.
You’ll learn how to protect complex systems, investigate cyber incidents, and extract meaningful evidence from digital devices, all while thinking like an attacker and a defender. From the start, you’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard forensic and security tools used by professionals worldwide, including Encase and Cellebrite, alongside open-source platforms such as Autopsy and FTK Imager.
As part of this cyber security and digital forensics degree , you’ll:
You’ll learn how to protect complex systems, investigate cyber incidents, and extract meaningful evidence from digital devices, all while thinking like an attacker and a defender. From the start, you’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard forensic and security tools used by professionals worldwide, including Encase and Cellebrite, alongside open-source platforms such as Autopsy and FTK Imager.
As part of this cyber security and digital forensics degree , you’ll:
- Complete an extra year of specialist study to achieve a master's-level qualification
- Combine expertise in two high-impact fields: cyber security and digital forensics
- Investigate digital devices, from hard drives to mobile technology, to uncover, preserve, and analyse evidence
- Discover how computer systems and networks are attacked, defended, and secured
- Develop hands-on investigative and ethical hacking techniques
- Enhance your learning with our bespoke Hacktivity system, which simulates real business environments and potential cyber attacks
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MEng
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Cyber attacks are escalating, digital crime is evolving, and the demand for professionals who can defend systems and uncover digital evidence has never been higher. This integrated master’s degree equips you with expertise in cyber security and digital forensics, two areas at the heart of national and global security.
You’ll learn how to protect complex systems, investigate cyber incidents, and extract meaningful evidence from digital devices, all while thinking like an attacker and a defender. From the start, you’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard forensic and security tools used by professionals worldwide, including Encase and Cellebrite, alongside open-source platforms such as Autopsy and FTK Imager.
As part of this cyber security and digital forensics degree , you’ll:
You’ll learn how to protect complex systems, investigate cyber incidents, and extract meaningful evidence from digital devices, all while thinking like an attacker and a defender. From the start, you’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard forensic and security tools used by professionals worldwide, including Encase and Cellebrite, alongside open-source platforms such as Autopsy and FTK Imager.
As part of this cyber security and digital forensics degree , you’ll:
- Complete an extra year of specialist study to achieve a master's-level qualification
- Combine expertise in two high-impact fields: cyber security and digital forensics
- Investigate digital devices, from hard drives to mobile technology, to uncover, preserve, and analyse evidence
- Discover how computer systems and networks are attacked, defended, and secured
- Develop hands-on investigative and ethical hacking techniques
- Enhance your learning with our bespoke Hacktivity system, which simulates real business environments and potential cyber attacks
Admission Requirements
54+
4+
30+
6+
120+
GCSEs GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points.
T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.
Scottish Awards 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.
Irish Leaving Certificate 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.
International baccalaureate 120 tariff points or a score of 30 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above.
IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points.
T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.
Scottish Awards 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.
Irish Leaving Certificate 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.
International baccalaureate 120 tariff points or a score of 30 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above.
IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
4 Years
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
16,840 GBP
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