Cybercrime Investigation
Entry requirements
Months of entry
September
Course content
Developed by law enforcement practitioners, our Cybercrime Investigation course enhances knowledge and skills in behavioural psychology, criminal investigation, and obtaining computer-based evidence.
Cybercrime is a relatively new and growing area for both civil and criminal investigation. Our postgraduate Cybercrime Investigation degree equips you with essential expertise for effective cybercrime investigation.
The course is aimed at personal professional development for current investigators in the criminal and private sector. It's also a natural progression for graduates in computer forensics, psychology or policing.
Modules include:
- Research skills
- Behavioural dynamics of cybercrime
- Digital forensic technology
- Open source internet investigation
- Policing of cybercrime
- A research project for your dissertation
Why study with us
- You’ll develop the knowledge and practical skills to understand psychological, investigative and technical aspects of cybercrime.
- This course is available full-time or part-time. You can also choose to study in-person or online.
- The course is delivered in partnership with existing staff members from across the University.
Future careers
A range of potential careers are available to those studying this course. This includes working in the fields of policing, civil investigation, the military, and the National Crime Agency.
Fees and funding
For fees and funding, please visit the Cybercrime Investigations course page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1772 892400