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MSc - Master of Science
Swansea Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MSc - Master of Science
Swansea Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
MSc - Master of Science
Swansea Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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MSc Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics is a specialist programme that will develop your skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. You will learn how to protect organisation’s IT infrastructure from threats and attacks by conducting real-time penetration testing, and will investigate and analyse cyber incidents.
UWTSD is proud to be a Cisco Academy since 1999 and an EC Council Academy partner since 2018. We are also a Palo Alto Cybersecurity Academy and Checkpoint Secure Academy. We are the only university to offer this unique degree programme that blends curriculums from these leading cybersecurity vendors preparing you for industry certifications such as CEH, CHFI, CCNA, and CCSA, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
Our programme is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and techniques, as well as practical experience in conducting real-world scenarios. You will have access to a range of cybersecurity and digital forensics tools and technologies, and will learn how to use them to identify and respond to potential cyber threats.
We have the best networking and cybersecurity lab in Wales.
Assessment Methods
Assessment for this course is reflective of practices within the sector ranging from the production of technical reports to the delivery of key ideas through presentation.
Assessment types have been carefully selected to support the abilities of all learners and provide practice of real-world tasks required within industrial roles.
Applicants require an Honours Degree (2.2 or above) or advanced qualification in Computer Science or cognate discipline from a UK University or recognised overseas institution, or industrial experience in Computer Networking and an Honours Degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,800 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)
£15,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£15,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.