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MSc - Master of Science
City Campus, Newport
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Newport
Full Time
FEB-26
15 Months
MSc - Master of Science
Treforest Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
City Campus, Newport
Full Time
SEP
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
City Campus, Newport
Part Time
SEP
2 years
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Computer forensics is a rapidly expanding area, leading to an increasing demand from industry for qualified forensic examiners. Our MSc Computer Forensics degree will prepare you for a career in computer forensics and IT security, either at a technical or managerial level. Our Masters in Computer Forensics is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), who provide support to critical organisations in the UK when dealing with cyber security attacks. You will be taught by an internationally recognised team from the University’s Information Security Research Group and external speakers contribute to delivering the latest expertise and developments. The University is also recognised as a Centre of Excellence for information security and computer forensics by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC).You will have had the opportunity to develop skills that strongly relate to the role of a forensic computer analyst or an information security analyst. These include problem solving, a systematic approach to work and an awareness of security standards and legislation. Graduates of the MSc Computer Forensics will be well equipped for employment, including working for the police, security services, commercial sector, or organisations that specialise in computer security. You could also progress on to a PhD or computing research degree.
This course is designed for graduates with a minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent. Entrants should normally be graduates in a computing or related area and have very good IT skills.
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£10,800 per year
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£16,900 per year
Students from EU
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£16,900 per year
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