About Cybercrime Msc in University of Portsmouth
Do you want to be part of the next generation of cybercrime research and investigation experts? This MSc Cybercrime degree course will improve your technical, investigative and academic skills, pushing you to your career and study goals.
You'll get the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the challenges of cybersecurity, carry out investigations and operate as a link between the police and technological forensic investigators. You'll explore themes like the Dark Web, illegal file sharing and hacking, and get to grips with the challenges faced by criminal justice agencies, businesses and governments in the face of cybercrime.
You'll also get to choose from Core Subjects like Criminology and Security Management, and Specialist Options including Online Governance and Regulation, depending on the career path you want to take.
Careers and opportunities
You'll graduate from the MSc Cybercrime degree course with the skills needed for a successful career in the field of cybersecurity. You'll be competent in developing strategies against cybercrime threats, and your skills will be in demand in organisations such as criminal justice agencies, local government, businesses and charities. You'll also benefit from our links with Hampshire High Tech Crime Unit and the National Crime Agency.
You can also move on to further PhD study in cybercrime from a legal, technical or investigatory perspective.
We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through our close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.
Academic qualification equivalents
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For entry to our Master's programmes, you will generally need to have a Bachelor's degree with at least 2nd Class Honours to be considered.
You may be admitted to Master's programmes with a lower level degree if you have work experience relevant to the degree applied for. Find out more about Recognised Prior Learning.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.5–7.0, with no component below 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT: For most of our Master's degrees, you need a score of 91 with a minimum of:20 in Reading 19 in Listening 21 in Speaking 20 in Writing.
- PTE: At least 61 points, with a minimum of 54 in each component
University of Portsmouth Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Endowment |
9.9 Lakhs GBP |
| Number of Campuses |
2 - Langstone Campus and University Quarter |
| Percentage of International Students |
26% |
| Total number of Professors |
1,126 academic and Research staff |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
Secured 88% Student Satisfaction |
| Graduate Job Rate |
97.5% |
| International fee |
£11,250 per annum |
| Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D., research and Pathway Courses |
| Mode of Program |
Full time |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£13,900 - £15,900 a year |
University of Portsmouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
| Undergraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
| Postgraduate Fee |
£13,900 – £15,900 approx |
| Accommodation |
£5000 approx |
| Cost of living |
£7000 - £10,000 approx |
| Placement year fee |
£2400 |
