MSc Cybercrime and Digital Investigation
As our lives become increasingly digitised the scope and potential impact of cybercrime is becoming
ever broader. In both the business and personal worlds, cyber criminals have the ability to cause
considerable harm from remote locations, with numerous industry reports estimating that the global
cost of cybercrime has grown to rival that of the illegal drugs trade. From financial theft to child
abuse, cybercrime can take many forms, and the need for skilled professionals capable of tackling
these problems will only grow as smart, connected devices increasingly become the norm.
This master’s degree is designed to provide you with an understanding of the criminological, legal
and research context of cybercrime. Furthermore, it aims to equip you with an understanding of
computing skills and capabilities that will help to respond to online threats to personal information
as well as to organisational environments
This makes it the ideal postgraduate qualification for students and professionals seeking a specialist
role in a community or support service environment, such as victim support services, the police
force, child protection, offender services, as well as corporate environments where there is a need
to prevent and respond to cybercrime and issues related to online safety.
Core modules
Digital Forensics and Incident Management
Financial Crime Risks from Emerging Technologies
Blockchain Anatomy and Analytics
Open-source intelligence Techniques
Cybercrime and Society
Text Mining and Analysis
Research Strategies in Social Sciences