Cyber Security and Digital Forensics MSc (Distance Learning)

Passionate about protecting against cyber-attacks and recovering and investigating artefacts on digital devices?This course is suitable for you if you have a background in computer science and are looking to advance your career in Cyber Security, switch careers, or have recently graduated. This practical distance learning 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. Develop your confidence, knowledge base and skillset to thrive as a cyber security and digital forensics professional. 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.

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

International students: £18,700

UK students: £9,900

UK/Home: £9,900

International: £18,700

21 September 2026; 16 November 2026; 15 February 2027; 17 May 2027

28 June 2026

• University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom