MSc Digital Forensics
Course overview
The MSc Digital Forensics at the University of South Wales is designed for IT graduates or professionals with knowledge of cyber and transitioning. It equips students with skills and expertise to investigate cybercrimes and digital incidents. This programme equips students to work with industry-grade forensic tools and to apply digital forensic principles to real-world problems, such as cyberattacks, data recovery, encryption, mobile device forensics, and emerging technologies like drones and vehicle forensics.
The core modules taught include: Digital Forensic Standards and Compliance, Networking Technologies, Emerging Technology and Digital Forensics, Secure Operations and Incident Management, Advanced Digital Forensic Techniques, Mobile Device Forensics, and an MSc Project. Students will learn through a combination of online and in-person lectures, practical sessions in specialist cyber labs, and project work. They are assessed through a combination of useful work, research, and project-based assignments.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement and a relevant academic or employer reference. They should be able to demonstrate an understanding of forensic practices, biology, chemistry, or relevant forensic work experience in their personal statement.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants for the MSc Digital Forensics at the University of South Wales must meet one of the following academic requirements to be considered for admission:
- Applicants need at least a second-class undergraduate honours degree (2:2) or equivalent.
- Applicants should be graduates of computing or a related area and have excellent IT skills. Applicants from other degree backgrounds may be accepted if they have sufficient relevant work experience.
English Language requirements:
- International applicants whose first language is not English must have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
- A TOEFL score of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing.
- PTE Academic with a score of 59 overall and 59 in each component.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
All Chevening Awards cover tuition fees and living costs for a one year postgraduate course.
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW International Students Progressing to Masters
Progression Fee Discount of £3,500.
Up to £3,500
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Digital Forensics from the University of South Wales are prepared for roles such as:
- Digital Forensic Investigator
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
- Incident Response Analyst
- Law Enforcement Cyber-crime Specialist
- Cybersecurity Consultant
Cost of study
International students applying to the MSc Digital Forensics at the University of South Wales will pay £17,900 per year. Fees are subject to an annual review.
Admission
You can apply directly through the University's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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