Course Overview
The MSc Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics at UWTSD is a highly specialised course designed to develop your skills and knowledge in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. This programme focuses on equipping you with the ability to protect an organisation’s IT systems from various cyber-attacks, while also preparing you to investigate and respond to incidents of cybercrime. You will learn essential techniques like penetration testing, helping you to assess vulnerabilities in systems and safeguard against potential threats.
As part of this course, you will gain practical experience in both cybersecurity and digital forensics by analysing and responding to cyber incidents in real time. The hands-on approach ensures that you not only understand theoretical concepts but also have the confidence and technical ability to apply them in real-world situations. The course will teach you how to collect and analyse digital evidence, providing a strong foundation for investigating security breaches or other digital crimes.
What sets UWTSD apart is its partnerships with top cybersecurity vendors. As a Cisco Academy since 1999, an EC Council Academy partner since 2018, and part of the Palo Alto Cybersecurity Academy and Checkpoint Secure Academy, we offer a unique blend of curriculums from these leading organisations. This means that alongside your degree, you’ll also be prepared for valuable industry certifications such as CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator), CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), and CCSA (Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator). These certifications can give you a competitive advantage in the job market.
MSc in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics is offered by University of Wales Trinity Saint David in partnership with UWTSD. Students can choose from flexible class schedules such as Weekday, allowing them to balance education with other commitments. The programme is offered in Full Time study modes, ensuring accessibility for learners. It supports various academic pathways, including Masters levels, making it suitable for a wide range of students seeking professional or academic advancement. This course is available across key study locations including London. To help you navigate, direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.
Available Campuses for MSc in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
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London
1 Westferry Circus, London, E14 4HA
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CertHE: Entry Route to a Full Degree
This programme attracts applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in terms of employment and academic qualifications.
This programme does not require applicants to possess formal qualifications; admissions assessment of the suitability of applicants is via rigorous interview and a written test.
Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree.
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.
English Language Requirements
Previous Study
- A degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s) from the UK or another English-speaking country.
- A degree taught in English (within the last 5 years).
- A qualification in English (e.g. GCSE, IGCSE, WAEC, Standard XII, etc.).
- Completed a recognised Pre-sessional English course.
- Citizenship from an English-speaking country (e.g. USA, Canada, Australia, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand).
Accepted English Tests
- IELTS Academic (UKVI preferred)
- Foundation (Level 3): 4.5 overall (min 4.0 each skill)
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate (Levels 4–7): 6.0 overall (min 5.5 each skill)
- PhD: 6.5 overall (Reading & Writing 6.5, Listening & Speaking 5.5)
- PTE Academic (UKVI preferred): 59 overall (43 for Foundation).
- TOEFL iBT: 72 overall (minimum in each skill applies).
- Oxford ELLT: 6.0 overall (7.0 for PhD).
- Other Tests: Cambridge English (C1, C2, B2 Business), Trinity ISE II/III, LanguageCert, Skills for English SELT.
Country-Specific Qualifications
- WAEC (C or above)
- Indian Standard XII (70%+)
- KCSE (B or above)
- Cambridge IGCSE (Grade C/4+)
- Plus many more accepted qualifications.
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