Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Identify vulnerabilities and assess cyber risk.
- Learn defensive security and incident-response principles.
- Develop practical, ethical and analytical security skills.
University of Greenwich · London
MSc Computer Forensics and Cyber Security
A professionally accredited course covering cybercrime, forensic investigation methods and the software and hardware side of security. Suits computing graduates heading into security or digital forensics roles.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Cyber security analyst
- Security operations analyst
- Penetration tester
- Information security consultant
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Honours degree at 2:2 or above in Computing, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Information Systems or a related numerate subject
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with B/3.0/Second Lower for a UK 2:2 equivalent, or B+/3.3/Second Upper for a UK 2:1 equivalent
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no skill below 5.5
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan A Level English grade C accepted as IELTS 5.5 equivalent and grade B as up to IELTS 7.0; O Level English (within 7 years of intake) grade C = IELTS 5.5, grade B = IELTS 6.0-6.5, grade A = IELTS 7.0
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of Greenwich.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on gre.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Greenwich before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.