Overview
In this MSc Cybercrime offered by the University of Portsmouth you will study harmful digital behaviour from digital environments from a global perspective.
During the 2 years of study, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with cybercrime specialists through The University of Portsmouth's Cybercrime Awareness Clinic, and the connections with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), local constabularies and regional organised crime units.
This programme is delivered entirely online, so you can continue to focus on your career and apply the knowledge gained during your courses in the real-life situations from your job. The Cybercrime M.Sc. also involves optional face-to-face events that are a great opportunity for networking.
This MSc has three start dates throughout the year, so you can enrol anytime is right for you.
What you’ll study during this programme
This course will enrich you with valuable skills that will help you pursue a career in cybercrime.
Benefits of studying the Master’s in Cybercrime
- Gain a broad overview of cybercrime, developing critical thinking around responses to technological, human, legal and management perspectives
- Become familiar with the criminological side of cybercrime
- Learn to identify the offender and the victim
- Collaborate with Hampshire Police and the Crime Commissioner’s Office on your dissertation/major project
Course assessment
This MSc involves assessments based on coursework and submitted online. You will be assessed through:
- Academic essays
- Briefing papers and reports
- Blog posts
- Narrated presentations
- A dissertation
Career prospects and opportunities
Upon graduation you will have the necessary skills to succeed in the cybercrime field. The research that you are developing alongside with industry experts during your two-year master course will help you deal with real life situations and prepare you for I successful career.
Your solid foundation combined with the careers and employability service offered by the University of Portsmouth will recommend you relevant job opportunities around the world.
Programme Structure
Modules:
- Cybercrime: Critical Perspectives
- Regulating Power Conflicts in Cyberspace
- The Global Landscape of Cybersecurity
- Research Methods and Research Ethics
- Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Criminal Law Forensic Science Cyber Security View 51 other Masters in Cyber Security in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
To join this course, you must have:
- A second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent, professional experience and/ or qualifications will be considered.
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.5.
Tuition Fee
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International
5250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10500 GBP for the full programme during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
5250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10500 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.
including a £250 acceptance fee
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.