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Cyber Security and Digital Forensics MSc

Become a pivotal player in cyber security with this flexible degree from the University of Huddersfield. Gain specialised expertise in information security and digital forensics, helping safeguard people and companies.

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Time investment: 2 years

Location: Online

Cost: £9,900

Language: English

About this degree

Protect communities from cyber crimes by advancing your digital security skills

With thousands of cyber attacks and data breaches occurring every day, digital landscapes face many challenges, impacting everyone, from big businesses to everyday people. This online master’s degree helps build your skills and expertise in cybersecurity and digital forensics, helping you tackle threats, implement solutions, protect infrastructures, and grow your career.

Hone your cyber expertise with the University of Huddersfield

Guided by seasoned professionals and enriched with real-world case studies, this degree delves into advanced cybersecurity concepts, from theory to practical application. Whether you work in government or healthcare, finance or education, you’ll gain transferable skills and join a community of learners committed to protecting the world.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Huddersfield

The University is home to six academic Schools of Study: Applied Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Business and Law, Computing and Engineering, Education, and Human and Health Sciences. It is an established and growing centre of research and excellence, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and is recognised for the quality of its teaching, achieving a Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and winning the inaugural Higher Education Academy Global Teaching Excellence Award in 2017.

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Learning outcomes

Answer fundamental cyber security questions

Develop a critical understanding of digital threats and security techniques, including cryptography and access control.

Understand applied cryptography

Gain comprehensive knowledge of cryptographic principles and techniques crucial for securing digital communications and data storage, including encryption, digital signatures, and practical applications.

Dive deep into the world of data mining

Discover data mining tools to uncover meaningful patterns in large datasets through data preparation, supervised and unsupervised approaches, and understanding the social impact of data mining.

Learn how artificial intelligence can be used in cyber security

Study various AI systems’ applications in cybersecurity, focusing on techniques like Hidden Markov Models and Support Vector Machines for malware analysis and intrusion detection.

Know how to defend networks and respond to threats

Gain insight into security threats and vulnerabilities in networks, exploring techniques like IP security and authentication protocols to propose secure designs and counter threats effectively.

Explore distributed ledger technologies (DLT)

Investigate the latest developments in DLT to evaluate and select appropriate solutions for domains like the Internet of Things and FinTech.

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Additional information

This Cyber Security and Digital Forensics MSc is open to all learners who meet the following prerequisites:

A BSc, BEng or BA Honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent professional qualification in any subject.
Applicants with other appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Learners are expected to have an IELTS proficiency score of at least 6.0 (no less than 5.5, or equivalent) if English is not their first language.