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Master of Digital Forensics

University of South Wales

  • Newport, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

The Master of Science in Digital Forensics is a master-level programme of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Digital Forensics. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Computer Forensic Examiner
  • Computer Forensic Investigator
  • Electronic Discovery
  • Incident Response Examiner
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Malware Analyst

Curriculum

  • 30 Credit hours. Courses named include Computer Forensics I
  • Incident Response Technologies
  • Malware and Software Vulnerability Analysis
  • Digital Forensics Skills You’ll Learn. Thesis and non-thesis routes are mentioned. Internship
  • Practicum or clinical experience is part of the offer.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • The entry criteria below reflect our standard entry requirements for the course. However
  • all applications received by the University are reviewed holistically and individually. This course is designed for graduates with a minimum 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent. Entrants should be graduates in a c. International applicants: equivalent qualifications accepted
  • see USW country pages
  • Grade/entry criteria: UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent for the sample course (MSc Data Science
  • snapshot 2025-09-16)
  • India page: 60% (3-year degree) / 55% (4-5-year degree) or CGPA 6.0/5.8 of 10
  • varies by course.

Accepted academic background

Relevant bachelor degree (2:2 honours or international equivalent); relevant industry experience may be considered; some courses set own subject requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • PTE Academic 59

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
  2. academic transcripts
  3. English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
  4. portfolio
  5. or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,900 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusNewport City Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteUSW international scholarships GBP 1,500-2,500 (undergraduate) or GBP 2,000-2,500 (postgraduate) per fees page; Chancellor's International Development Scholarship GBP 2,500 for eligible countries

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.