Digital Forensics - MSc at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A master's for IT-related graduates and professionals in law enforcement or forensic science moving into digital forensics and incident response. Taught at Newport in specialist cyber labs including the Secure Operations Centre and the Hydra Suite, with online and in-person lectures and practical project-based assessment.

Department: National Cyber Security Academy | Duration: 15 months full-time (February start); 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: February 2027; September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Digital Forensic Standards and Compliance; Networking Technologies; Emerging Technology and Digital Forensics; Secure Operations and Incident Management; Advanced Digital Forensic Techniques; Mobile Device Forensics; and an MSc Project.

Career pathways

Security analyst, incident response analyst, SOC analyst, digital forensic investigator in law enforcement, government intelligence agencies and private technology companies; or a computing research degree or PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a computing or related area with very good IT skills. Applicants may be invited to interview with the course leader or a member of the course team. Applications are reviewed holistically and individually.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,060 a year. Key course details figure for 2027 entry, full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year Source

Intake: February 2027; September 2027

Duration: 15 months full-time (February start); 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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