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Undergraduate MEng

# Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Become a cyber expert with a master’s-level edge. Investigate digital crime, tackle cyber threats, and graduate with the advanced skills that employers demand.

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## Course overview

* UCAS code

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* Main location

Headingley Campus Beckett Park

* Attendance

Full-Time

* Duration

* Start date

20 Sep 2027

Cyber attacks are escalating, digital crime is evolving, and the demand for professionals who can defend systems and uncover digital evidence has never been higher. This integrated master’s degree equips you with expertise in cyber security and digital forensics, two areas at the heart of national and global security.

As part of this MEng Cyber Security and Digital Forensics degree, you’ll:

* Complete an extra year of specialist study to achieve a master's-level qualification

* Combine expertise in two high-impact fields: cyber security and digital forensics

* Investigate digital devices, from hard drives to mobile technology, to uncover, preserve, and analyse evidence

* Discover how computer systems and networks are attacked, defended, and secured

* Develop hands-on investigative and ethical hacking techniques

* Enhance your learning with our bespoke Hacktivity system, which simulates real business environments and potential cyber attacks

Enhance your expertise

Your final year empowers you to specialise at an advanced level. In digital forensics, you’ll explore topics like image and video analysis; evidence handling and chain of custody; and advanced investigative techniques used in real cases. In cyber security, you’ll delve into software exploitation, security mechanism design, system vulnerability assessment

You’ll complete a research or practical dissertation, strengthening your research, problem-solving, and professional practice skills – perfect preparation for both industry and further study.

Your cyber community

Joining the university’s Ethical Hacking Society gives you the chance to look at key topics outside the classroom. You’ll explore emerging digital security threats, experiment with tools and techniques, and hear directly from industry professionals.

Connect with Industry Professionals

You’ll develop experience in preparing digital evidence for courts of law and industry clients, sharpening your professional communication and presentation skills. Through conferences, guest lectures, and live projects, you’ll build valuable industry connections. You could also work with local employers as dissertation clients, giving your CV a serious boost before you graduate.

Cybercrime and Security Innovation Centre

As part of our Cybercrime and Security Innovation Centre , our teaching team works in collaboration with West Yorkshire Police to develop new approaches to tackling cybercrime. This partnership provides direct insight into how cyber security and digital forensics operate in the real world, from law enforcement to commercial applications.

Experience working life

We work with a range of organisations to support placement opportunities. Our strong links with the security, forensics, and legal sectors help you apply your learning in real environments and enhance your employability before you graduate.

Flexible study choices

You can also choose our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Digital Forensics , which covers the same modules as the first three years of this integrated master’s degree. Alternatively, if your passion lies purely in cyber defence, we offer the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security .

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### Why study the MEng Cyber Security and Digital Forensics degree at Leeds Beckett University?

1. Professionally accredited by the British Computer Society

2. Access to specialist software, including Hacktivity, Hackerbot, Encase, Cellebrite, Autopsy, FTK Imager, and more, bringing theory to life

3. Strong industry partnerships, including our collaboration with West Yorkshire Police

4. Ethical Hacking Society – join a student society to sharpen your skills, broaden your learning, and meet fellow cyber enthusiasts

5. Placement opportunities – gain valuable experience and boost your career prospects by taking a paid placement year

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## Everything you need to know

Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.

#### Entry requirements

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Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

### Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 120 points required.

(Minimum 80 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies).

##### GCSEs

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

##### Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points.

##### T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

##### Scottish Awards

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

##### Irish Leaving Certificate

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

##### International baccalaureate

120 tariff points or a score of 30 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above

##### IELTS

IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

##### How we assess your application

At Leeds Beckett we look for students who demonstrate a good knowledge, curiosity and passion for your chosen course and would benefit from the University’s learning environment.

We aim to give every student a fair chance to progress and succeed on their chosen course and we recognise that your grades may not always reflect your true potential. Therefore, when assessing your application, we will consider the following:

* Your completed qualifications (such as GCSEs, A Levels, and their equivalents).

* Your predicted grades in future examinations.

* Your personal statement.

##### Our offers

All our offers are made by trained professionals who are committed to making offers that are appropriate to each applicant, regardless of their background.* They have the discretion to vary the level of offer to ensure every student with the potential to succeed at Leeds Beckett receives an offer that is achievable for them.

This could mean that you may receive an offer to study on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.  Your offer will be based on our belief that you are capable of benefiting from, and successfully completing, your course. We believe that it is people who think differently, independently, people with ‘unlike-minds' that make big things happen.

*We operate a contextual admissions policy, which means we consider a range of additional factors when we assess a student’s application. Applicants who meet at least one of our contextual admissions criteria may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.

Our contextual admissions criteria are:

* Home postcode is in an area where few people go to University (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 area. This can be checked on the Office for Students website).

* Declared disability on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).

* Over the age of 21 on the 1st of September before the course starts.

* Declared as a care experienced on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).

##### Our place as an Anchor Institution

To further strengthen our position as a key provider of education and training for West Yorkshire we apply an Anchor Institution Policy in our admissions process. Students who apply to us from any of the five Local Authority areas in West Yorkshire (BD, HD, HX, LS, WF) may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points.

##### Mature Applicants

Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our 'Recognition of Prior Learning' policy.

Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable. All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade 4 in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.

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##### Verify your qualifications

If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

##### Need to improve your English Language skills?

Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses .

##### More questions?

No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.

#### Modules, teaching and learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study.

Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

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#### What you'll learn

Fundamentals of Digital Forensics (20 credits) Computer Communications (20 credits) Fundamentals of Computer Programming (20 credits) Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing (20 credits) Fundamentals of Databases (20 credits) Object-Oriented Programming (20 credits)

Gain a solid introduction to the principles and practices of digital forensics This module explores the tools, techniques, and methodologies used in digital investigations, including how digital devices operate, where digital artefacts can be found, and how evidence is safely preserved and acquired. You'll work within legal, ethical, and professional frameworks, developing an understanding of privacy law, data protection, regulation, retention, and investigatory legislation relating to digital crime.

By the end of the module, you'll understand how law and legal research operate within a digital landscape.

Explore how information is shared efficiently and securely across computer networks. This module introduces the principles and techniques that underpin modern communication systems, including networking protocols, error detection and recovery, multiplexing, and security mechanisms. You'll also examine how the limitations of communication media influence the performance and capabilities of applications, building a strong foundation in network communication concepts.

Learn how to think like a programmer. This module introduces core programming concepts such as variables and data types, sequence, selection and iteration, basic algorithms, and structured programming. With a focus on traditional procedural type programming, you'll develop problem-solving skills by designing and implementing algorithms to address common computing challenges, building a strong foundation for further programming study.

Step into the mindset of a hacker, ethically. This module introduces the motives, methods and processes used by attackers, before applying these same techniques to perform ethical hacking and penetration testing. You'll explore how system vulnerabilities are identified and exploited in order to test and strengthen security. Alongside practical skills, you'll examine ethics and privacy in cyber security and gain an understanding of program compilation and execution within secure development environments.

Develop the skills needed to design and build effective database systems. This module introduces database modelling, development and implementation skills. This module equips you with database modelling and implementation, while exploring the organisational contexts in which databases are used. You'll consider ethical, professional, and data protection issues alongside practical development skills.

By the end of the module, you'll be able to design and implement a database system to meet the needs of a simple business application.

Build on your programming knowledge by exploring object-oriented programming and its associated design techniques. You'll study key concepts such as classes, inheritance, and polymorphism, and learn how to implement them using a modern object-oriented language. As the module progresses, you'll develop more complex programs structured across multiple files and classes, reflecting contemporary software architectures. You'll also learn to apply object-oriented design using appropriate modelling notation.

Fundamentals of Digital Forensics (20 credits)

Computer Communications (20 credits)

Fundamentals of Computer Programming (20 credits)

Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing (20 credits)

Fundamentals of Databases (20 credits)

Object-Oriented Programming (20 credits)

Digital Forensics Processing (20 credits) Cyber Security Landscapes (20 credits) Web & Network Security (20 credits) Digital Forensics Analysis (20 credits) Team Project (20 credits)

Advance your digital forensics expertise by examining the legal, technical, and practical aspects of forensic investigation. This module explores common file systems, forensic tools, and legal considerations surrounding the seizure and analysis of digital evidence. Working collaboratively, you'll discuss ethical and legal issues related to prosecution and misuse of computing systems.

Through hands-on practice, you'll recover artefacts from multiple and learn to install, configure, and use forensic software to acquire, analyse, and report digital forensic evidence.

Develop a broad and connected understanding of cyber security. Using the Cyber Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) as a framework, this module helps you visualise how different areas of cyber security fit together and how your skills develop across the field. You'll explore human, organisational, and risk management perspectives, alongside technical topics such as cryptography, hashing, and encryption.

Infrastructure security, including network, hardware, and cyber-physical systems, forms a key part of this wide-ranging module.

Explore how modern web applications and networks are protected, and attacked. This module provides a practical introduction to security mechanisms, threats, and defences, including the OWASP Top 10 Web Application Security Risks. You'll conduct security assessments of websites, configure firewall rules, and implement VPNs, while exploring strategies to mitigate risks in web applications and organisational networks connected to the public Internet.

Develop an in-depth practical understanding of the core analysis techniques, processes and specialist tools used by today's forensic examiners. You'll explore how to examine and interpret digital evidence across key platforms and operating systems. Through hands-on experience, you'll learn to identify and analyse critical data sources and evaluate their relevance and significance in a forensic context.

Develop your professional, technical, and entrepreneurial skills through collaborative project work. Working in small teams, you'll design, develop, and present a solution to a real or case-study-based problem, supported by specialist staff. You'll apply project management techniques and professional working practices while developing research, design, evaluation, and presentation skills.

The module also explores the legal, social, ethical, and professional issues that are related to working in industry contexts.

Digital Forensics Processing (20 credits)

Cyber Security Landscapes (20 credits)

Web & Network Security (20 credits)

Digital Forensics Analysis (20 credits)

Team Project (20 credits)

#### Option modules may include

Software Systems Development (20 credits) Web Applications & Technologies (20 credits) Database Systems (20 credits)

Develop advanced programming skills from both a technical and team-based perspective. This module explores topics such as exception handling, interfaces, collections, and algorithm analysis, alongside collaborative development practices. You'll gain an understanding of algorithm efficiency and problem-solving techniques including searching, sorting, and recursion, preparing you for complex software development challenges.

Explore the technologies that power interactive websites and web-based systems. This module examines client-side, server-side, and data storage technologies, focusing on the three-tier architecture that underpins modern web applications. Through experimentation and real-world case studies, you'll analyse how data is flows between tiers and how applications manage user interaction. You'll also consider key issues around data validation, performance, and security within contemporary web environments.

Extend your database development skills by designing and building more advanced database applications. This module focuses on procedural and non-procedural database programming, reusable code, and appropriate constraints. Working from a case study, you'll identify requirements, design solutions, implement and test database systems. You'll collaborate as part of a data development team, applying organisational models, and demonstrate professional communication, ethical practice, and organisational models.

Software Systems Development (20 credits)

Web Applications & Technologies (20 credits)

Database Systems (20 credits)

Project (40 credits) Systems Security (20 credits) Mobile Forensic Investigations (20 credits)

Bring your learning together in a major client-led project. As the culmination of your course, this module challenges you to plan, research, design, build, test, and evaluate a substantial product or service to a professional standard. You'll develop independence, critical reflection, and self-evaluation skills while delivering a solution aligned to industry expectations.

Explore a wide range of system-level security defences and techniques used to mitigate cyber attacks. This module examines how security breaches occur, the vulnerabilities they exploit, and the tools and methods used to defend against them. You'll gain insight into both offensive and defensive security approaches, developing the ability to apply advanced defensive techniques such as access controls, sandboxing, and object-oriented mechanisms to protect systems effectively.

This module focuses on the forensic investigation of mobile and emerging technologies, including smartphones, feature phones, GPS devices, drones, satellite navigation systems, and other digital sources of evidence. You'll develop advanced analytical skills in mobile digital forensics, with particular emphasis on the identification, acquisition, and analysis of data from mobile devices. You'll also explore the evolving nature of digital crime and the forensic responses required to address emerging threats.

By the end of the module, you'll have a critical understanding of evidence continuity and the lawful collection, handling, and preservation of mobile forensic evidence.

Project (40 credits)

Systems Security (20 credits)

Mobile Forensic Investigations (20 credits)

Incident Response & Investigation (20 credits) Forensic Investigative Techniques (20 credits) Advanced Web Engineering (20 credits) Advanced Software Engineering (20 credits) Advanced Database Systems (20 credits)

Learn how organisations respond to cyber attacks in real time. This module develops your skills in security monitoring, incident detection, and investigation. You'll explore techniques for identifying compromises, recovering systems, and restoring services, while applying investigative methods to understand how incidents occurred. Through practical challenges, you'll sharpen your problem-solving skills and apply theory in realistic security scenarios.

This module examines how data can be examined, analysed, and interpreted within forensic and evidential contexts. You'll develop advanced analytical skills for working with complex datasets and applying them to real-world case challenges. The module emphasises the critical application of legal and ethical principles in complex cases, alongside an exploration of specialised investigative techniques and analytical concepts.

As you progress, you'll gain an appreciation of how these approaches support professional practice and contribute to the effective prevention and detection of crime.

Explore current standards, tools, and technologies used to engineer modern web applications. This module adopts a high-level, tool-based approach to design and development, enabling you to evaluate, select, and apply appropriate technologies for different contexts. You'll develop both practical and analytical skills to design, build, and assess robust internet applications that meet professional expectations, industry standards, and user needs.

Advance your programming expertise through an in-depth exploration of contemporary software engineering tools and methods. This module focuses on advanced object-oriented techniques, design patterns, and modern development methodologies. Used in professional practice. By emphasising transferable skills, teamwork, and industry-relevant workflows, the module prepares you to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems with confidence in real-world development environments.

Take a practical and strategic approach to advanced data and database development. This module focuses on modelling, design, and programming strategies for modern database applications. You'll explore solutions across different stages of database projects, including ETL processes and end-user reporting. By the end, you'll design high-quality, reusable, and performant code while considering team collaboration and professional practice.

Incident Response & Investigation (20 credits)

Forensic Investigative Techniques (20 credits)

Advanced Web Engineering (20 credits)

Advanced Software Engineering (20 credits)

Advanced Database Systems (20 credits)

Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis (20 credits) Research Practice (20 credits) Forensic Multimedia Processing (20 credits) Software Security & Exploitation (20 credits) Dissertation (40 credits)

Examine fundamental underlying software technologies, such as understanding and debugging C and assembly code, and perform reverse engineering and analysis of malware. You’ll carry out a hands-on analysis of binary files using static and dynamic analysis techniques to determine the behaviour of malware.

Develop an awareness of the methods and skills required to carry out master's-level research successfully. You'll reflect critically on your own development in the context of your chosen programme of study. Your final product or dissertation must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of your field of study and a critical awareness of issues at the forefront of our discipline. It should build on your existing skillset and demonstrate a degree of originality in the application of your knowledge.

Learn concepts of digital image / video processing application and how to apply techniques such as image filtering, de-nosing, enhancement and restoration methods in different scenarios. Perform analytical and investigative techniques in handling image and video evidence data to maintain the authenticity of the original data and validity of any processing performed on the multimedia data.

An in-depth experience of the technical underpinnings of software security. Gain experience with software vulnerabilities and review code with software design and implementation bugs (including buffer overflows, injection attacks, and other faults). Audit code for the presence of security vulnerabilities both manually and using advanced approaches such as fuzz-testing and static analysis.

This module provides the opportunity to undertake independent research or advanced scholarship in a subject area aligned with your award and personal academic interests. You'll design and complete an in-depth research project, culminating in a formal dissertation. Through critical enquiry and systematic analysis, you'll develop well-reasoned conclusions grounded in evidence, address clearly defined research questions, and situate your findings within existing academic and professional knowledge.

On completion, you'll demonstrate an informed understanding of the legal, social, ethical, and professional considerations to your field, including their application within appropriate codes of professional practice.

Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis (20 credits)

Research Practice (20 credits)

Forensic Multimedia Processing (20 credits)

Software Security & Exploitation (20 credits)

Dissertation (40 credits)

This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘placement’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree and will extend the length of your course by an additional year.

Students who choose the placement route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.

#### Fees and funding

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10,050.

This is the current capped fee for English universities set by the Government. In subsequent years of study, the University may charge any increased capped fee set by the Government.

##### Placement Year

You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee, which is yet to be confirmed.

International 2027

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.

You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2602.

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#### Additional course costs

##### Tuition Fees

Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.

The following are also included in the cost of your course:

* 24/7 Library and student IT support

* Free wifi via eduroam

* Skills workshops and resources

* Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources

* Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app

* Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies

In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.

##### Essential Costs

* Placement locations and experiences will vary throughout the course. You'll need to pay for any additional travel or dual accommodation costs.

##### Optional Costs

* You'll need a laptop running Windows 10. You can borrow one from the university free of charge should you choose to not purchase your own. All our computer labs also run the operating system you'll need.

Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations).

Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.

As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus.

Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.

This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.

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#### Scholarships and bursaries

We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page .

We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.

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Our iconic Grade II James Graham Building houses many of our lecture theatres, teaching spaces and studios as well as the Headingley Library. Our libraries provide you with access to a range of support and resources to support your studies.

* #### Facilities | Headingley campus gym

Our multi-functional gym offers a range of cardio equipment, weights and squat racks.

Leeds Beckett University other courses in computing ranked 13th in England

Discover what studying at the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing is like. From our vibrant teaching community to world-class facilities and cutting-edge research, find out more on our school webpages. School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing

## Career prospects

There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.

#### Career Prospects

Cyber security and digital forensics professionals are in high demand globally. With a master's qualification across both disciplines, you’ll graduate ready to step into roles where trust, technical skill, and investigative insight are critical. Your ability to combine defensive cyber expertise with forensic investigation will make you highly employable in roles such as:

* Penetration tester

* Cyber security consultant

* Software, web, or database developer

* Forensic computer analyst

* Digital evidence investigator

* Police officer (digital forensics)

You could go on to work in sectors including cyber security consultancy, financial services, technology, law enforcement, defence, and government, as well as in specialist forensic and investigative roles.

#### Dr Pip Trevorrow

Course Director / School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing

Pip is Course Director for Cyber Security and Digital Forensics. She teaches across all levels (4 through to 7 and PhD) on the courses. She is actively supervising PhD students with has six PhD completions to date.

* P.Trevorrow@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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#### Beckett Careers Team

Our careers service is not just there for undergraduates, we support our postgraduate taught and research students too.

Your postgraduate degree will boost your CV and help you stand out from the crowd. Whether you're just starting out on your chosen career path, changing careers or moving to the next level, we can provide you with expert advice and resources to help you take the next steps to achieving your goals.

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## Student life

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#### Experience Leeds Beckett

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#### Why Leeds?

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### Thinking of staying at home for your studies?

###### It’s a great option for lots of our local students

Many of our courses offer you the opportunity to travel abroad to study or volunteer, you can even do this virtually! Find out more about our global mobility opportunities

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