FORENSIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MSc at University of Portsmouth

If you're looking to further specialise your IT career and branch into digital forensics, this course is the perfect next step. This MSc Forensic Information Technology degree course will develop your IT skillset and give you the lowdown on civil, corporate and criminal litigation procedures.

You'll unpack the core themes in Forensic Information Technology, including data analysis, risk management, computer security and cybercrime. You'll learn to apply your skills to the generation and presentation of digital evidence for use by the courts, in legal or other formal proceedings.

Once you graduate, you'll be equipped to tackle a career in forensic information technology within law firms, enforcement agencies and IT practices.

Careers and opportunities

Police investigations and civil disputes increasingly involve the investigation of computer systems, mobile phones or other information devices, and the skills you'll get on this course are in demand in both the public and private sectors.

What can you do with a Forensic Information Technology degree?

When you graduate, you'll be qualified to work in fields including:

• Law enforcement
• IT auditing
• Information security
• High-tech crime units
• Commercial investigation
• National security bodies
• Systems administration
• Security analysis

You could also go on to further research study at PhD level.

We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.