Overview

Throughout the Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (Distance Learning) course at The University of Huddersfield Distance Learning Unit you will build technical and analytical capability across cyber defence and digital investigation. You will study secure-by-design engineering, threat modelling and risk assessment, alongside digital forensics techniques that support the identification, acquisition, preservation and analysis of digital evidence. You will also learn how ethical hacking and applied cryptography are used to test, strengthen and assure modern IT systems.

A defining feature of the MSc is its integration of cyber security, digital forensics and artificial intelligence, enabling you to develop fluency in the application of AI to security and forensic challenges. You will examine how AI and machine learning can support threat detection, triage and forensic analysis, while critically assessing challenges such as robustness, bias and governance.

The course concludes with an independent project focused on a contemporary cyber security or digital forensics problem, enabling you to demonstrate professional, research and problem-solving skills relevant to roles across industry, law enforcement and the public sector.

Career opportunities:

The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Cyber Security and Digital Forensics MSc courses are: Software Engineer, Network Engineer, Security Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer; and Solutions Architect.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Effective Research and Professional Practice

Applied Cryptography

Digital Forensics

Cyber Security

Network Security

Data Mining

Distributed Ledger Technologies

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-04 00:00:00

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With multiple start dates available for many of our courses, you can begin your studies throughout the year

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Cyber Security View 59 other Masters in Cyber Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in Computing or related subject or an equivalent professional qualification.
Other qualifications and/or experience that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at an Honours degree level.
Substantial (3 years) relevant industry experience.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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4950 GBP / year

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4950 GBP / year

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Funding

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