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 with no component score below 5.5.
  

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Careers this Master's prepares you for

Cybercrime is continuing to rise in scale and complexity, affecting essential services, businesses and private individuals alike (National Crime Agency). Studying this complex subject within the wider contexts of terrorism and international security is crucial to creating a safer world.

Once you graduate from this MSc Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security degree, you'll have the skills and knowledge demanded by this growing sector. You'll be ready for a career working to the highest standards of professional cybersecurity practice and seeking new solutions that contribute to keeping the field moving forward.

You’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to develop the strategies against cybercrime threats demanded by roles within criminal justice agencies, law enforcement, probation or data analysis and intelligence, and for organisations such as the Civil Service, local government, private security, businesses and charities. You'll also be well placed to move on to further study in cybercrime from a legal, technical or investigatory perspective.

If you already work in the field of criminal justice, you'll be ready to pursue higher-level roles, or to break into a different area of the discipline. If you're preparing to start your career in criminal justice, you'll gain the knowledge and advanced research problem-solving skills you need to stand out to employers and contribute positively to justice system reform.

You could also go on to a graduate scheme such as PoliceNow or the Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme.

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