Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security University of Portsmouth

Overview

On this MSc in Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security degree from the University of Portsmouth , 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. You'll also develop skills in data analysis and critical perspectives with the option to study the global landscape of cyber security, money laundering, or dangerous offenders and vulnerable victims.

When you graduate, you'll understand the current needs of the cybersecurity security sector and have the skills to make a difference in the face of future digital threats.

Key facts

• Follow a Master’s course designed by expert researchers and practitioners in cybercrime, terrorism and security from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and hear from industry expert guest speakers from around the world

• Use the lab equipment to carry out your own research, such as operational policing simulation spaces

• Be part of a community of researchers by getting involved with the criminology research groups, such as the Cybercrime and Cybersecurity group, the Economic Crime group, and the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime

• Learn through real cybercrime case studies in interactive workshops that allow you to explore possibilities and share skills with fellow students

• Complete a major project based on your chosen area of research, with the support of qualified and enthusiastic experts in the field

Career development

Cybercrime is continuing to rise in scale and complexity, affecting essential services, businesses and private individuals alike (National Crime Agency). Studying this complex subject within the wider contexts of terrorism and international security is crucial to creating a safer world.

Once you graduate from this MSc Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security degree, you'll have the skills and knowledge demanded by this growing sector. You'll be ready for a career working to the highest standards of professional cybersecurity practice and seeking new solutions that contribute to keeping the field moving forward.

You’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to develop the strategies against cybercrime threats demanded by roles within criminal justice agencies, law enforcement, probation or data analysis and intelligence, and for organisations such as the Civil Service, local government, private security, businesses and charities. You'll also be well placed to move on to further study in cybercrime from a legal, technical or investigatory perspective.

If you already work in the field of criminal justice, you'll be ready to pursue higher-level roles, or to break into a different area of the discipline. If you're preparing to start your career in criminal justice, you'll gain the knowledge and advanced research problem-solving skills you need to stand out to employers and contribute positively to justice system reform.

Graduates of this course can go on to roles such as:

• policing (as an officer or civilian staff)

• crime, security and intelligence analysis

• cybersecurity

• private security