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Published: 13 May 2026

Top jobs with a masters in Criminology (Cybercrime and Cybersecurity)

Find out what you could do with our masters in Criminology (Cybercrime and Cybersecurity) and discover some of the jobs our postgraduates have secured.

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One hundred per cent of our postgraduate students are in employment or further study after they graduate. The most popular sectors they work in are those concerning public order and safety, as well as in general public administration activities (Graduate Outcomes 2025, HESA).

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Dr Maria Adams, Programme Leader

鈥淎 masters qualification in Criminology, Cybercrime and Cybersecurity doesn't just provide an opportunity to engage with fascinating theories and ideas about the criminal world, it offers a range of potential career pathways.

If you're interested in the rapidly developing technical and social challenges presented by cybercrime and the cybersecurity response to this, this masters programme will prepare you well to develop a fruitful and rewarding career in this field.鈥

We have strong connections to a wide range of organisations linked to our programmes, including cybersecurity, central and local government, criminal justice agencies and probation services. We regularly invite prominent people from a wide range of organisations to come and talk to our students about their work and the career opportunities available in their industry. 

We also provide an online employability hub giving you access to extensive advice and guidance on how to take the next steps in your chosen postgraduate career.

Graduate roles

Some of our postgraduates have gone on to start their careers in the following roles:

  • Risk management and financial services
  • Fraud prevention and investigation
  • Security analysis
  • Criminal investigation
  • Police.

Related professions 

The skills you gain are also highly relevant in other roles, including:

  • Policy analyst
  • Government policy/Civil Service
  • Research and data analytics
  • Market and social research.

Some of our postgraduates go on to complete鈥痑 PhD investigating criminology and criminal justice or a related area.

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