MSc Advanced Cyber Security & Digital Forensics at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Take a deep dive into cyber security and digital forensics as you advance your existing knowledge with practical hands-on modules and projects. Expand your undergraduate degree-level knowledge with this advanced cyber security and digital forensics course. This master's degree will prepare you for a career across these intricate disciplines.

Faculty: School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis, Forensic Multimedia Processing, Research Practice, Software Security & Exploitation, Project Management, Dissertation, Critical Perspectives on Information, Intelligent Systems & Robotics, Software Engineering for Service Computing, Professional Placement (placement year option).

Career pathways

This course will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills in cyber security and digital forensics and will broaden your employability prospects within the IT industry. Possible career paths could include roles such as:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Computer Security and Computer Forensics, or at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for both subjects applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5. 0 with no skill below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,710 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10710. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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