Cyber Security & Digital Forensics MEng
Leeds Beckett University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Cyber Security & Digital Forensics MEng and other courses in Computer Science at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computer Science
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £23500 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £26000 | £18000 - £28000 | £21000 - £35500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29348 | £25181 | £29861 |
25-75 percentile range | £24530 - £35065 | £18829 - £32899 | £21660 - £40952 |
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Course Description
Develop in-demand forensic and security skills and graduate with a master’s. You’ll learn to analyse devices and protect businesses from illegal attacks.
Develop the skills to perform digital forensic analysis on devices and implement cyber security mechanisms into any business.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Complete an extra year of specialist study to achieve a masters qualification
- Combine expertise in two fields of national importance
- Analyse digital devices, such as hard drives, in computer forensics modules to identify and investigate their contents
- Learn to use your knowledge of computer systems and networks to protect businesses and users from malicious attacks in computer security modules
- Learn practical investigative and 'hacking' techniques
- Learn through practical applications on our bespoke Hacktivity system that replicates real-world business systems and potential attacks
ACCREDITATIONS
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society
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Enhance your expertise
Your fourth year of study will enable you to develop expertise in the more challenging areas of digital forensics such as image and video forensic investigations. In security areas, you’ll study in-depth software security exploitation development and the analysis and implementation of security mechanisms to defend and analyse systems. Your final year will also develop your knowledge in research practices through a research or practical dissertation project.
Access to specialist software
You’ll gain expertise in the use of digital forensic techniques and analysis through tools used in industry such as Encase and Cellebrite, and open-source variants such as Autopsy and FTK Imager. If you join the university’s Ethical Hacking Society, you’ll explore the very latest developments in digital security and attend talks from industry experts to enhance your learning.
Network with professionals
You’ll gain experience of preparing and presenting work for use by courts of law and industry customers. Attending conferences will give you the opportunity to network with professionals and enhance your career prospects. You may have the option to work with local employers as clients for your dissertation project.
Cybercrime and Security Innovation Centre
As part of our Cybercrime and Security Innovation Centre, teaching staff on your course work with West Yorkshire Police to develop new ways of fighting cybercrime. This partnership will give you access to cutting-edge research and industry contacts, and an invaluable insight into the real-world applications of computer security.
Placements
We work with organisations to find placement opportunities for you. Our links with the security industry, forensics industry and law contacts provide you with opportunities to enhance your learning.
Study choices
You could choose to study our three-year BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Digital Forensics and complete the same modules as the first three years of this master’s-level course. Alternatively, if you’d like to focus your study solely on cyber security, we offer the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security.
Why study Cyber Security & Digital Forensics at Leeds Beckett University...
- Professionally accredited – by the British Computer Society
- Access to specialist software – including Hacktivity and EnCase to enable you to put your knowledge into practice
- Industry partnerships – including working with West Yorkshire Police
- Opportunity to join the Ethical Hacking Society – share ideas with your peers
- Placement opportunities – enhance your learning and add experience to your CV
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Cyber Security & Digital Forensics MEng at Leeds Beckett University
45% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
0% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
0% | Media Professionals |
0% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
A minimum of 80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Science
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Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Cyber Security & Digital Forensics MEng
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Leeds Beckett University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Leeds Beckett University in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About Leeds Beckett University
Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.
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Student composition of Leeds Beckett University
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Total number of students enrolled at Leeds Beckett University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16235
- postgraduates:
- 3890
- Total:
- 20125
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer and Information Security”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Cyber Security (Integrated Masters) Msci (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 | - | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
Cyber Security MEng (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | - | - | - | £9250 | £18000 | - | Paisley | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science (Information Security) with Year-in-Industry Msci (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 67% | 4% | 5% | £9250 | £25200 | 134 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science with Cyber Security (with a year in industry) MEng (Hons) | The University of York | 70% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £28800 | 171 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science (Information Security) Msci (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 67% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £25200 | 138 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science with Cyber Security MEng (Hons) | The University of York | 70% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £28800 | 173 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Cyber Security & Digital Forensics MEng | Leeds Beckett University | 74% | 5% | 7% | £9250 | - | 132 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
Network and Information Security MSc | Kingston University | - | - | - | £9860 | £16200 | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Full-time | |
Cybersecurity MSc | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £11900 | £27000 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Cyber Security MSc | University of Derby | - | - | - | £7850 | £14700 | - | Derby | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023