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MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
JAN
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
JAN
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth
Part Time
JAN
2 years
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Overview
Prevent and prosecute digital crime, by shaping your IT skills for a connected business world that craves your expertise.
You'll study twin, linked disciplines on this Master's: cyber security – protecting data and systems from cyber attack, and forensic information technology – detecting and collecting digital evidence of criminal activity. You'll explore methods used by hackers, and how to prevent or combat them. You'll also learn the procedures to follow after an attack, and how to present this information to investigators or court officials.
In our computer labs and forensic facilities, you'll infect a virtual machine with a virus of your own, overcome anti-forensic tools that try to hide evidence of crime, and make a mock arrest of a cybercriminal. You'll dig into cryptography, hacking and formal computer languages, such as Linux.
When you graduate, you'll be set to enter a sector with a massive need for trained cyber security and forensic information technology professionals. UK government figures from 2022 show
Careers and opportunities
Careers this Master's prepares you for
You'll graduate from this Master's with skills that are in heavy demand. The UK Government's £2.6 billion
A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, including Computer Sciences, Legal or Social Sciences, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,400 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£10,400 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£19,200 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....