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MSc Cybercrime, Terrorism and Security

University of Plymouth

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Plymouth University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This course will explore some of the biggest global threats to our society today while scrutinising how technology and the online world are disrupting the way crimes are committed and society's responses to them. This MSc will provide you with an in-depth understanding of cybercrime, terrorism theory, strategy and tactics, and professional security management.

You will examine a range of topics including the online environment and how its infrastructure is exposed to and counters attacks such as, phishing, malicious software, and distributed denial of service (DDOS) as well as the risks faced by the professional security sector. You will also study the overlapping threat posed by both cybercrime and terrorism to the commercial sector, and the role of the professional security manager and security function in combatting these.

Key features

  • Study serious and emerging threats and examine how security organisations are responding to them.
  • Learn from recognised cybercrime, terrorism, and security experts in both the academic and professional sectors.
  • Engage with guest speakers from a range of sectors and professions.
  • Make use of new digital learning centre and facilities to enhance you learning experience.
  • Develop your understanding of the commercial security sector.
  • Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in security and related fields.
  • The course will be recognised for membership points with the Security Institute a UK based membership institute for security professionals.

Careers with this subject

This programme will prepare you for careers across a diverse range of sectors including security management, policing, intelligence services, government services, armed forces, border force and research and academia.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,150per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    79th out of 117 26

    23rd out of 53 18

    34th out of 74 15

  • Entry standards

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    130 58%

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  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

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    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    2.67 67%

    112th

    80

  • Entry standards

    / Max 187
    122 65%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    33rd

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.11 78%

    37th

    19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    122 56%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    15th

    38

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.15 79%

    27th

    11

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