Information Security and Digital Forensics (with Industrial Placement)

Course Overview

The MSc Information Security and Digital Forensics (with Industrial Placement) at University of East London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The threat of cyber security attacks is increasingly apparent to individuals and organisations across the globe. From hacking to phishing, scamming to grooming, and botnets to cyber-terrorism, the variety and ingenuity of exploits appear to expand constantly. In this context, this programme addresses system vulnerabilities and the preventative measures that may counter cyber-attacks, including steps to repair systems weaknesses, prevent repeat occurrences, and collect and examine digital evidence using a variety of digital and mobile forensics tools such as FTK and Cellebrite. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 88% of graduates in employment or further study.

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