Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics MSc
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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MSc - Master of Science

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Swansea Campus

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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 ...Read more

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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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88/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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112th
CUG Ranking
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117th

Modules

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Entry requirements

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.

Tuition fees

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£7,800 per year

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£15,000 per year

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£15,000 per year

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Uni info

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Technium 1 Kings Road Swansea SA1 8PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.3 miles away

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