Cyber Security and Digital Forensics MSc
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics MSc and other courses in Chemistry at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry 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 | £24500 | £21500 | £25500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £16000 - £25500 | £18000 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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Course Description
Passionate about protecting against cyber-attacks and recovering and investigating artefacts on digital devices? If so, an MSc in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at The University of Huddersfield can help you take the next step in your career.
This advanced course meets the demand for experts with a wide range of security, investigative and general computing skills, including cyber security, computer security and digital forensics skills.
Our programme aims to equip you with the ability and knowledge to evaluate existing and emerging cyber forensics technologies, implement cyber security solutions and acquire, preserve and analyse digital evidence.
Develop the competencies and technical skills necessary for such high demand roles as computer forensics investigator and information security analyst.
Why study Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Huddersfield?
Develop your confidence, knowledge base and skillset to thrive as a cyber security and digital forensics professional after graduation. At the end of the course, you’ll put your newfound experiences and skills to the test in a hands-on final Individual Project module.
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A vibrant town surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a friendly and diverse place from which to study, offering lots of things to do and see.
We also offer this course as a part-time Distance Learning route.
Professional links and accreditations
This course is provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
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.
This particular course
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics MSc at University of Huddersfield
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
20% | Caring personal services |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Entry requirements for this course are normally:
* 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
Costs
Tuition Fees Cyber Security and Digital Forensics MSc
England UK | £7900 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £7900 | year 1 |
Scotland | £7900 | year 1 |
Wales | £7900 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7900 | year 1 |
Ireland | £7900 | year 1 |
EU | £18700 | year 1 |
International | £18700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
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.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #50
- #601
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 27 university rankings of University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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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
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Computer Science with Cyber Security MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £27400 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
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 | |
Computer Science with Cyber Security (with Integrated Foundation Year) MSc | City University London | 68% | 4% | 3% | £9250 | £20080 | 142 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Computer Science with Cyber Security Msci (Hons) | City University London | 82% | 4% | 5% | £9250 | £20080 | 140 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Cyber Security & Digital Forensics MEng | Leeds Beckett University | 74% | 5% | 7% | £9250 | - | 132 | Leeds | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)