MSc Cybercrime (Distance Learning)

Qualifications or experience

• A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (Social Science, Humanities, Law, Psychology, or Management subject).
• Information Technology or science related subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Applicants with equivalent professional experience in a relevant organisation will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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Graduates of this course can go on to roles such as:

• cybercrime investigator
• online behavioural analyst
• policing (as an officer or civilian staff)
• crime, security and intelligence analysis
• private security
• data analyst

Graduates of this course can go on to work for organisations such as:

• the Civil Service
• national and international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
• international government agencies and departments
• probation and prison service
• the Courts
• local administration / authorities
• charities

Year 1

• Cybercrime: Critical Perspectives - 30 credits
• Regulating Power Conflicts in Cyberspace - 30 credits
• Research Methods and Research Ethics - 30 credits

Year 2

• The Global Landscape of Cybersecurity - 30 credits
• Dissertation / Major Project - 60 credits