Overview

The threat of cyber security attacks is increasingly apparent to individuals and organisations across the globe.

From hacking to phishing, scamming to grooming, and botnets to cyber-terrorism, the variety and ingenuity of exploits appear to expand constantly.

In this context, this programme addresses system vulnerabilities and the preventative measures that may counter cyber-attacks, including steps to repair systems weaknesses, prevent repeat occurrences, and collecting and examining digital evidence using a variety of digital and mobile forensics tools such as FTK and Cellebrite.

You will also develop a detailed understanding of comprehensive cyber risk management practices for ensuring overall security.

This Information Security and Digital Forensics course from University of East London is also available as a two year masters with an industrial placement year.

The embedded industrial placement offers a unique opportunity to apply the skills learnt on real-life projects. This, in turn, prepares graduates of the programme for successful careers in both the information security and digital forensics professions.

Your future career

There is a shortage of skilled personnel in the fields of information security and digital forensics, and graduates of this programme can progress to work in multinational organisations including cybercrime-fighting agencies. In addition, the course will prepare you to sit for ACE Certification (FTK).

"It says it is 'gravely concerned' that some police forces do not have enough resources to investigate online abuse. Some forces are seizing hundreds of computers each year but have only a handful of officers to examine them."

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Security Management
Computer Security
Digital Forensics
IT & Internet Law
Mental Wealth; Professional Life (Dissertation)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Cyber Security View 137 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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91

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65

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree 2.2 or above, in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content).
We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16740 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11340 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK Part-time: £1800 per 30 credit module

Year 2 Industrial Placement Fee - £3,500

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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