University of Portsmouth

Cybercrime (Distance Learning) MSc

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

On this part-time, distance learning Cybercrime Master's course, you'll explore the debates surrounding the causes of cybercrime, digital investigations and the methods and motivations of cybercriminals. Gain the knowledge and skills to facilitate cybercrime investigations and operate as a link between the police and technological forensic investigation teams.

Key highlights

  • Taught entirely by distance learning, studying part-time
  • Explores debates on the causes of cybercrime
  • Covers digital investigations and cybercriminals' methods and motivations
  • Builds skills to facilitate cybercrime investigations
  • Prepares you to link police and technological forensic investigation teams

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — to include relevant subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • GREAT Scholarships

    The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

    Up to £10,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Cybercrime investigator
  • Digital forensics liaison officer
  • Police cybercrime analyst
  • Intelligence analyst
  • Fraud investigator

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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