MSc Cyber Security and Forensic Information Technology at University of Portsmouth

Study MSc Cyber Security and Forensic Information Technology at the University of Portsmouth. Further your studies at a postgraduate level, boost your employability and achieve your goals. Prevent and prosecute digital crime, by shaping your IT skills for a connected business world that craves your expertise.

Duration: 1 year full-time (September start); 16 months full-time (January start); 3 years part-time (January start)  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: January 2027 / September 2027 / January 2028  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Masters Project; Challenges in Cyber Forensics; Computer and Mobile Forensics; Systems, Security and Hacking; Big Data and Machine Learning Applications; Business Intelligence; Cloud Computing; Cyber Security for Information Systems; Data Visualisation and Exploratory Analytics; Global Cybersecurity Issues.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include Law enforcement, IT auditing, Information security, High-tech crime units, Commercial investigation, National security bodies, Systems administration, Security analysis.

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