MSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation (with Advanced Practice) at Teesside University

Programme overview

A master's in digital forensics and cyber investigation covering how digital evidence is collected, examined and interpreted, with emphasis on interpreting raw data and reverse engineering. Practical work uses industry forensic software, a digital forensics lab, a vehicle lab and a crime scene house. Includes an advanced practice internship option.

Duration: 20 months (September start); 2 years (January start) | Intake: January, September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Computer Forensic Investigations, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Internet and Network Forensics, IT Ethics and Law, Mobile Device Forensics, Software for Digital Innovation and the Computing Masters Project, plus an advanced practice internship.

Career pathways

Professional digital or cyber analyst or investigator roles in computer security and forensic intelligence, government organisations, security services, the financial sector, forensic science agencies, the police, HMRC and trading standards.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2.2 UK honours degree or equivalent. A broad range of first degree subjects is acceptable including sciences, IT, computing, forensics, crime scene science, criminology, law, psychology, policing and engineering. Non-UK applicants must meet the University's minimum English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,417 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International two-year Advanced practice/Applied master's total (GBP 10,000 per year); tuition only Source

Intake: January, September

Duration: 20 months (September start); 2 years (January start)

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