Cybercrime and Digital Investigations MSc
12 monthsProgramme duration
18,600 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The scope and potential impact of cybercrime is becoming ever broader. From financial theft to child abuse, cybercrime can take many forms, and the need for skilled professionals capable of tackling these problems is growing as the use of smart, connected devices become the norm.
Highlights of this highly-regarded postgraduate master's degree include:
This is the ideal postgraduate qualification for students and professionals seeking a specialist role in a community or support service environment, such as victim support services, the police force, child protection, offender services, as well as corporate environments where there is a need to prevent and respond to cybercrime and issues related to online safety.
Highlights of this highly-regarded postgraduate master's degree include:
- Modules designed to provide you with an understanding of the criminological, legal and research context of cybercrime
- A core knowledge base of computing skills and capabilities to enable you to respond to online threats to personal information as well as to organisational environments, and prevent cybercrime from happening
- Specialist skills and knowledge in a relevant and increasingly essential area of criminology, with many employment opportunities
- Teaching from leading experts working in the field of online safety and child protection.
This is the ideal postgraduate qualification for students and professionals seeking a specialist role in a community or support service environment, such as victim support services, the police force, child protection, offender services, as well as corporate environments where there is a need to prevent and respond to cybercrime and issues related to online safety.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The scope and potential impact of cybercrime is becoming ever broader. From financial theft to child abuse, cybercrime can take many forms, and the need for skilled professionals capable of tackling these problems is growing as the use of smart, connected devices become the norm.
Highlights of this highly-regarded postgraduate master's degree include:
This is the ideal postgraduate qualification for students and professionals seeking a specialist role in a community or support service environment, such as victim support services, the police force, child protection, offender services, as well as corporate environments where there is a need to prevent and respond to cybercrime and issues related to online safety.
Highlights of this highly-regarded postgraduate master's degree include:
- Modules designed to provide you with an understanding of the criminological, legal and research context of cybercrime
- A core knowledge base of computing skills and capabilities to enable you to respond to online threats to personal information as well as to organisational environments, and prevent cybercrime from happening
- Specialist skills and knowledge in a relevant and increasingly essential area of criminology, with many employment opportunities
- Teaching from leading experts working in the field of online safety and child protection.
This is the ideal postgraduate qualification for students and professionals seeking a specialist role in a community or support service environment, such as victim support services, the police force, child protection, offender services, as well as corporate environments where there is a need to prevent and respond to cybercrime and issues related to online safety.
Admission Requirements
2.7+
6+
4+
59+
We normally require a second-class honours degree 2:2 or above or equivalent qualification, in social sciences. We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications. Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate three years' relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
11,100 GBP
International
18,600 GBP
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