Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics (Full-time) (MSc)

Msc cybersecurity and digital forensics is a specialist programme that will develop your skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. You will learn how to protect organisation’s it infrastructure from threats and attacks by conducting real-time penetration testing, and will investigate and analyse cyber incidents. 

UWTSD is proud to be a Cisco Academy since 1999 and an EC Council Academy partner since 2018. We are also a Palo Alto Cybersecurity Academy and Checkpoint Secure Academy. We are the only university to offer this unique degree programme that blends curriculums from these leading cybersecurity vendors preparing you for industry certifications such as CEH, CHFI, CCNA, and CCSA, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

Our programme is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and techniques, as well as practical experience in conducting real-world scenarios. You will have access to a range of cybersecurity and digital forensics tools and technologies, and will learn how to use them to identify and respond to potential cyber threats.

Why choose this course?

• Industry recognised CEH, CHFI, CCNA, CCSA curriculum is part of the programme.
• Taught by staff with academic and industry qualifications who constantly update the programme to reflect the rapidly developing networking and security field.
• The emphasis is on three key themes within this programme: Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics and Countermeasures.

What you will learn

• This programme aims to provide in-depth knowledge and skills in the specialist area of networking and security.
• It has been developed in response to the need for personnel equipped with the skills needed to design, implement and troubleshoot an enterprise computer network infrastructure.
• The course is designed primarily for science and technology graduates who have some prior knowledge of computing and/or networking and who wish to specialise in computer networking.

Modules

• Research Methods and Professional Development (20 credits)
• Cloud Engineering Principles and Practice (20 credits)
• Data Security, Governance and Compliance (20 credits)
• Master's Project (60 credits)
• Digital Forensics Analysis (on campus) (20 credits)
• Enterprise Network Security (20 credits)

Our People

• You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Entry Requirements:

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification
• Must have current role in Industry

Assessment Method

• Assessment for this course is reflective of practices within the sector ranging from the production of technical reports to the delivery of key ideas through presentation.
• Assessment types have been carefully selected to support the abilities of all learners and provide practice of real-world tasks required within industrial roles.

Additional cost

• It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.
• Students may wish to purchase materials for modules such as Major Project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade achieved. 

Bursary

• You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

Career Opportunities

• Our students currently fulfil roles within Industry and are looking to undertake the necessary training and education to add to their skills to support career progression within their current roles whilst preparing for future sector demands.