MSc Digital Forensics

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Qualification

MSc - Master of Science

Location

Treforest Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

1 Year

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Course info

Get ready for the next step in an exciting cyber career as you learn with cutting-edge facilities alongside expertise from our staff and industry partners. If you’re analytical with a flair for technology, this could be for you. Whether you’re a fresh IT-related graduate or a professional who’s knowledgeable about cyber and currently working in law enforcement or forensic science, enjoy enhancing your skills as you transition into a digital forensics and incident response career.

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

83/279

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

80th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

77th

What students say

The facilities at USW Newport Campus are brilliant - we have access to the latest technology and industry practices. However, the student life at Newport Campus is very dull -..Read more

A brilliant site with well-maintained facilities, including lots of course-specific equipment available to students. It could be improved by an increased number of clubs and..Read more

Modules

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

Entry requirements

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.

Tuition fees

Students living in

£11,060 per year

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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)

The bursary is for £500 to support students with travel and living costs

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

Latest reviews

Latest Computer Forensics reviews

Student Reviewer

03 Feb 26

Digital Forensics

The facilities at USW Newport Campus are brilliant - we have access to the latest technology and industry practices. However, the student life at Newport Campus is very dull -...

Henry

27 Jan 26

Digital Forensics

A brilliant site with well-maintained facilities, including lots of course-specific equipment available to students. It could be improved by an increased number of clubs and...

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