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PostgraduateMSc

Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, England
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16 monthsDuration
£17,900Per Year (Intl)
£9,700Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security at University of Portsmouth is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Portsmouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 16-month full-time and part-time structure. Overview Be part of the next generation of cybercrime research and investigation experts with this full or part-time MSc Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security degree. You’ll explore different aspects of cybercrime, terrorism and security, while building your theoretical understanding of crime and offending behaviour in both a national and international context. You’ll investigate online terrorism, radicalisation, and security and risk management, and the ways in which your knowledge can be used to link technological forensics and police investigators. International tuition fees are £17,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cybercrime and Digital Forensics
Terrorism
Radicalisation and Violent Extremism
Cybersecurity Risk and Threat Assessment
Crime Theory and Offender Behaviour
Online Investigation and Evidence Management
Financial Crime and Money Laundering
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Dissertation in Cybercrime and Security
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements September 2026 / January 2027 Close all UK qualifications Qualifications or experience A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (Social Science, Humanities, Law, Psychology, or Management subject). essays reports oral presentations projects and portfolios seminar participation and engagement dissertation / major report You'll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic65————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,900

per year

Total Course Cost (16 months)£35,800

Home Student Fee

£9,700

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Portsmouth

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