PgCert Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (Distance Learning) at University of Huddersfield

Programme overview

Fully online, part-time Postgraduate Certificate covering the principles of cyber security, applied cryptography and digital forensics, with hands-on experience of contemporary security and forensic tools across identification, acquisition, preservation, analysis, interpretation and reporting of digital evidence.

Duration: 1 year part-time | Intake: 6 September 2027, 17 January 2028, 8 May 2028 | Study mode: online | Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Digital Forensics, Applied Cryptography and Principles of Cyber Security.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for specialist roles in cyber security, digital forensics and information assurance across government, law enforcement, finance, defence and technology. Typical graduate roles listed: Software Engineer, Network Engineer, Security Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Solutions Architect.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSc or BEng Honours degree (2:2 or above) in Computing or a related subject, or an equivalent professional qualification; other qualifications and/or experience demonstrating Honours degree level knowledge and skills are considered. Applicants who graduated more than 10 years ago need evidence of current subject knowledge, such as reference letters, training certificates or significant relevant work experience. Substantial (3 years) relevant industry experience is also accepted. English language for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any single component, or Duolingo English Test 105 or above.

GBP 3,300 for the whole programme (2026/27). Single figure published for both Home and International students; the page does not label the period, and it is recorded as the course fee for this award. Source

Intake: 6 September 2027, 17 January 2028, 8 May 2028

Duration: 1 year part-time

Apply through the official page: https://uoh-onlineapps.hud.ac.uk/

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