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MSc Cybercrime and Security
Starting 8 September 2025
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Postgraduate Certificate in Cybercrime & Security

Complete this PGCert in just 11 months. If you can't commit to an extensive period of study or are looking to upskill in a relatively short time frame, this is the perfect route!

It's also a great opportunity to test the waters of postgraduate study without making a long-term commitment.

What you will Study?

When does it start and how long is the programme?

Your Postgraduate Certificate commences in September 2025 and is delivered over a period of 11 months.

Successful progression in the programme can qualify you to upgrade to the Postgraduate Diploma or the MSc.

How You Will Learn

Each module uses a variety of learning tools combined into a varied, interactive programme with resources including:

  • Detailed study guides
  • Electronic documents, readings, case studies and coursework
  • Pre-recorded lectures, asynchronous seminars and tutorials
  • Traditional textbooks
  • Online multimedia content
  • Interactive discussion groups

The modules are made available to you following a schedule that allows you to work at your own pace but keep in sequence with the assessment requirements. Each module is broken into a series of units and lessons, making the content manageable and assisting with your time allocation throughout the programme.

What are the entry requirements?

  • A relevant second-class honours degree or above (such as in criminology, law, policing, security, social or political science) or an overseas equivalent qualification is normally required.

  • Alternatively, a graduate level professional qualification of comparable standard and/or suitable work experience (such as policing, corporate intelligence, security or military) may be accepted. This course has been designed to support those who may not have a first degree but wish to undertake this programme. To improve the student’s experience on the programme it is preferred that this will include as an alternative, a minimum 3 years’ experience of operating within the fields of cybercrime, security, financial crime and investigations.

  • Proficiency in English – where English is a second language you will be required to demonstrate a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 575. In some cases, applicants who do not pass the standard entry requirement may be permitted to enrol at the discretion of the programme leader.

  • When you apply, you will need to submit proof of your prior qualifications, your CV, a copy of your passport page and the application fee.

English Language Requirements

Where English is a second language you will be required to demonstrate a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 575.

Course Format and Assessment

To successfully complete this course, you must pass each module taken. Assessment will incorporate coursework, online assessments, research assignments and essays. You will be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.