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.
Throughout the programme, you will have access to advanced network security tools and a state-of-the-art networking and cybersecurity lab. You will also develop skills in areas such as incident response, malware analysis, and digital forensics. Whether you are managing a security breach, collecting evidence for a forensic investigation, or conducting in-depth research for your dissertation, the course ensures you are well-prepared for the complex challenges of the digital world.
This programme is ideal for those looking to combine technical expertise with practical skills, providing a strong foundation for careers in cybersecurity and digital forensics.
MSc Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics is offered by University of Wales Trinity Saint David in partnership with PEN. 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 Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
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Canary Wharf
Exchange Tower Harbour, Exchange Square, 9th and 10th Floor, London, E14 9GE
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English Language Requirements
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Study
Applicants generally require:
✅ IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0
- Minimum 5.5 in each component:
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
(or an equivalent approved English language qualification)
Postgraduate Research Programmes
Requirements:
✅ IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5
- Minimum:
- 6.5 in Reading and Writing
- 5.5 in Listening and Speaking
(or equivalent qualification)
Entry Requirement
Undergraduate Courses
▪ BA (Hons) Business Management (Weekend study option)
Entry Requirements:
A wide range of qualifications, which are equivalent to two A-Level passes, including European Baccalaureate. The University will generally accept A-Level and Edexcel awards and a range of other Certificates/Diplomas at Level 3 worth 120 credits.
Certificate of Higher Education Courses
▪ Certificate of Higher Education Business Skills for the Workplace (Weekdays and Weekend study option)
▪ Certificate of Higher Education in Skills for the Workplace (Health and Social Care) (Weekdays and Weekend study option)
▪ Certificate of Higher Education Computing Skills for the Workplace
Entry Requirements:
We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area, and therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess students’ suitability for their chosen course, we usually arrange on-campus assessments for all applicants at which their English language (Writing, speaking, listening, reading) skills, achievements and life experience will be considered.
For Certificate of Higher Education applicants under the age of 21:
Qualification Requirement:
▪ Applicants under 21 must hold Level 3 qualifications (e.g., A-levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diplomas etc.)
▪ The total UCAS tariff points from these qualifications must equal or exceed 64-80 points.
▪ Points may be accumulated from a range of qualifications.
Document Submission:
▪ Applicants must upload evidence of their qualifications to the qualifications section directly to the application portal
▪ A snapshot from the official UCAS Tariff Calculator (Calculate your UCAS Tariff points | UCAS) must also be uploaded, showing how the total points have been calculated.
Progression Route
* After successfully completing the Certificate of Higher Education Skills for the Workplace programme, students may progress onto the BA (Hons) Leadership and Management Skills for the Workplace programme Level 5 & 6.
* After successfully completing the Certificate of Higher Education Skills for the Workplace (Health and Social Care) programme, students may progress onto the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care programme Level 5 & 6.
*After successfully completing the Certificate of Higher Education Computing Skills for the Workplace, students may progress onto the BSc (Hons) Applied Computing.
Postgraduate Courses
▪ MBA International Business
▪ MSc Public Health and Social care in Practice
▪ MSc Data and Artificial Intelligence
Entry Requirements:
Normally, the possession of a minimum of a 2:2 UK first degree or an equivalent international qualification recognised by Ecctis or work experience of five years at a senior managerial level in lieu of first degree*
*work experience should be presented in the form of letters from employers on the company letterhead paper, signed and dated.
▪ Doctor of Business Administration
Entry Requirements:
Master’s degree generally with a Merit classification or an overall mark of minimum 60% in an area relevant to the doctoral programme, awarded by a UK or other recognised University or higher education institution.
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