MEng Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Leeds Beckett University

Become a cyber expert with a master’s-level edge. Investigate digital crime, tackle cyber threats, and graduate with the advanced skills that employers demand. Cyber attacks are escalating, digital crime is evolving, and the demand for professionals who can defend systems and uncover digital evidence has never been higher.

Faculty: School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing  |  Duration: 4 years full-time (5 years with placement)  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Fundamentals of Digital Forensics, Computer Communications, Fundamentals of Computer Programming, Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing, Fundamentals of Databases, Object-Oriented Programming. Year 2 core modules: Digital Forensics Processing, Cyber Security Landscapes, Web & Network Security, Digital Forensics Analysis, Team Project. Year 2 options include Software Systems Development, Web Applications & Technologies, Database Systems. Year 3 core modules: Project, Systems Security, Mobile Forensic Investigations. Year 3 options include Incident Response & Investigation, Forensic Investigative Techniques, Advanced Web Engineering, Advanced Software Engineering, Advanced Database Systems. Year 4 core modules: Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis, Research Practice, Forensic Multimedia Processing, Software Security & Exploitation, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Cyber security and digital forensics professionals are in high demand globally. With a master's qualification across both disciplines, you’ll graduate ready to step into roles where trust, technical skill, and investigative insight are critical.

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