Master of Science Cyber Security and Forensic Information Technology

When you graduate, you will be set to enter a sector with a massive need for trained cyber security and forensic it professionals. Having pursued twin disciplines within the skills gap, you may be eligible for roles in preventing digital crime, or investigating and prosecuting those who commit it. 

About the Programme

• Prevent and prosecute digital crime, by shaping your information technology (IT) skills for a connected business world that craves your expertise. 
• You will study twin, linked disciplines on this Master's Degree programme: Cyber Security – protecting data and systems from cyberattacks, and Forensic Information Technology – detecting and collecting digital evidence of criminal activity. You will explore methods used by hackers and how to prevent or combat them. You will also learn the procedures to follow after an attack and how to present this information to investigators or court officials.
• In our computer labs, you will infect a virtual machine with a virus of your own, overcome anti-forensic tools that try to hide evidence of crime and make a mock arrest of a cybercriminal. You will dig into cryptography, hacking and operating systems such as Linux. 

Graduation & Degree Awarded

• Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Master of Science Cyber Security and Forensic Information Technology from University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
• The Master’s Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.

Career Opportunities

• Commercial Investigator
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Digital Forensics Analyst
• IT Auditor
• Law Enforcement Officer
• Security Analyst
• Security Consultant
• Systems Administrator

Core Modules

• Big Data and Machine Learning Applications
• Computer Forensic Investigation and Cryptography
• Masters Project
• Mobile Forensics: Issues and Practice
• Systems, Security and Hacking

Assessment 

• Each module is assessed by any combination of written coursework, project, presentation or examination. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements and can take the form of individual or group work.

Delivery Mode
Part-time Programme

• A typical term is a 12-week period covering 1 module . Classes are conducted on weekday evenings and weekends. They can be organised as lectures, tutorials or practicals in the labs.
• The actual cycle may vary depending on the nature of the programme and class scheduling. The University and Kaplan reserve the rights to alter the learning cycle, days and timing of the programme, if necessary.

Full-time Programme

• A typical term is a 12-week period covering 1 module. Classes are conducted during the day on weekdays. They can be organised as lectures, tutorials or practicals in the labs. Students are expected to be on campus for classes, workshops and self-study.
• The actual cycle may vary depending on the nature of the programme and class scheduling. The University and Kaplan reserve the rights to alter the learning cycle, days and timing of the programme, if necessary.