MSc Computer Forensics and Cyber Security at University of Greenwich

Our professionally accredited Master's in Computer Forensics and Cyber Security covers cybercrime, police and forensic methods, alongside computer software and hardware. Our Computer Forensics and Cyber Security course allows students to familiarise themselves with the most recent technologies, scientific innovations and best practice in protecting digital infrastructures, from enterprise networks to Internet of Things environments. Students are also trained on modern tools and methodologies for conducting digital forensics investigations, spanning the whole range from the collection of evidence to analysis and acting as expert witnesses.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Science  |  Department: Computing and Mathematical Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September; January  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout this course you will study cyber security and digital forensics, system administration and security. You will learn how to apply police and forensic methods to detecting cyber crime, using related software and hardware technologies. This course includes hands-on training in current forensic tools as used by the police. Students can therefore contribute quickly to the well-being of corporate IT and informational assets. University of Greenwich is an academic partner with The Council for Registered Ethical Security Testers (CREST) and with the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec).

Career pathways

Graduates from this course are equipped for employment in industry, commerce or research with a proficiency in the key theoretical and practical areas in digital forensics and cyber security .

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