Course summary

Passionate about protecting against cyber-attacks and recovering and investigating artefacts on digital devices? If so, an MSc in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at The University of Huddersfield can help you take the next step in your career. With an option for distance learning, this practical course meets the demand for experts with a wide range of security, investigative and general computing skills, including cyber security, computer security and digital forensics skills. Our Cyber Security and Digital Forensics course aims to equip you with the ability and knowledge to evaluate existing and emerging cyber forensics technologies, implement cyber security solutions and acquire, preserve and analyse digital evidence. Develop the competencies necessary for such high demand roles as computer forensics investigator and information security analyst. Why study Cyber Security and Digital Forensics MSc at Huddersfield? You will develop your knowledge base and skillset to thrive as a cyber security and digital forensics professional after graduation. At the end of the course, you’ll put your newfound experience and skills to the test in a hands-on final Individual Project module. Top 3 Reasons to Study Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Huddersfield 1. Knowledge – Our practical course will equip you with highly marketable cyber security, computer security and digital forensics skills. 2. Boosted Career Prospects – 94.1% of our graduates from the School of Computing and Engineering were in work or further study 15 months after graduation.* 3. Professional Certification – This course is provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). *HESA Graduate Outcomes 18/19