About Computer Forensics And Security | Msc in Leeds Beckett University
Course Details
Develop an advanced computer forensics and security skillset that is in high demand across industries and at the forefront of government and business needs.
You will be supported by expert tutors and will develop in-depth skills to meet your career aspirations. In addition to providing opportunities to gain in-depth practical experience and skills in analysing and defending systems, your modules will see you develop your own exploits and design innovative approaches to defending systems. You will also learn how to process forensic images and video to identify their content as part of civil and criminal investigations. In a sector that is constantly evolving, you will know how to research the latest technology and trends and keep your knowledge up to date.
Course Benefits
As a student of the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing, you will have a range of additional opportunities open to you including networking and industry events. The University’s hosted BSides conference brings students together with industry figures, and our close links with regional crime units and Leeds-based security companies will encourage you to engage with regular security talks. Our annual guest lecture programme is delivered by industry experts and will feed into your studies, and you could choose to join the ethical hacking society to further contextualise your learning. The society explores the very latest developments in digital security and hosts regular talks from industry experts to further inform your learning and sharpen your expertise.
You will have access to industry-standard facilities and learning spaces including a purpose-built online lab environment, where you will deepen your understanding of computer security supported by your tutors.
Academic qualification equivalents
Qualification: Bachelor degree
Grade: 2.5 GPA for 2:2 equivalent
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) – English Grade 70%
- Indian School Certificate (Class-XII) (CISCE) – English Grade 70%
Leeds Beckett University Highlights
| College Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1824 |
| Annual Endowment |
216 million Pound |
| Student Retention Rate |
98% |
| Work-study program |
Yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time, part-time and classroom |
| Graduation Job rate |
97.7% |
| Intake Months |
February and October |
Leeds Beckett University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Course |
Annual Tuition Fees
(Non-EU) |
Annual Tuition Fees
(EU) |
| Pre-sessional five weeks |
£1,150 |
£1,150 |
| Pre-sessional 10 weeks |
£2,300 |
£2,300 |
| Foundation |
£11,000 |
£9,250 |
| Undergraduate (most courses) |
£12,000 |
£9,250 |
| Postgraduate (most courses) |
£13,000 to £14,000 |
£5,950 to £7,500 |
| Research |
£14,000 |
£4,260 |
Living Costs - Per month example*
| Accommodation |
£750 |
| Food |
£120 |
| Other living costs (phone, clothes, socialising) |
£145 |
| One month |
£1,015 |
