MSc Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security

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 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

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

• policing (as an officer or civilian staff)
• crime, security and intelligence analysis
• cybersecurity
• private security

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

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

You need to study modules worth a total of 180 credits. For example, 4 modules worth 30 credits and 1 module worth 60 credits.

Core modules

• Cybercrime: Critical Perspectives – 30 credits
• Research Methods and Research Ethics – 30 credits
• Terrorism and Security – 30 credits
• Dissertation / Major Project – 60 credits

Optional modules

• Dangerous Offenders and Vulnerable Victims – 30 credits
• Money Laundering – 30 credits
• The Global Landscape of Cybersecurity – 30 credits