This degree will prepare you for a career in computer forensics and IT security, either at a technical or managerial level. Computer forensics is a rapidly expanding area, leading to an increasing demand from industry for qualified forensic examiners. The University of South Wales is the only university in Wales to gain the prestigious certification from GCHQ, the UK Government’s Communications HQ, for its Masters course in Computer Forensics. You will be taught by an internationally recognised team from the University’s Information Security Research Group and external speakers contribute to delivering the latest expertise and developments. The University is also recognised as a Centre of Excellence for information security and computer forensics by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC). You will have had the opportunity to develop skills that strongly relate to the role of a forensic computer analyst or an information security analyst. These include problem solving, a systematic approach to work and an awareness of security standards and legislation. Graduates of the MSc Computer Forensics degree will be well equipped for employment, including working for the police, security services, commercial sector, or organisations that specialise in computer security.