Computer Security with Forensics BSc (Hons)

Course summary

How you learn

You will gain practical experience by installing, configuring, securing and troubleshooting a range of computer systems and networking technologies. You will assess systems for vulnerabilities and detect network intrusions. You will analyze and interpret digital evidence, collected from computers and mobile devices, providing reports to the clients.

You learn through

• lectures
• seminars
• practical tutorial sessions

Applied learning

Work placements

In the third year, you will have the opportunity to take a year-long paid work placement. This gives you a real-world experience to apply your knowledge and skills in industry, preparing you for your future career.Organisations are looking for experienced staff, and a work placement in industry will provide you with the experience added to your CV in order to secure a desirable security and forensics related position in a competitive job market. Our dedicated placement team will support you through the application process.During the placement year, you will be mentored by a member of academic staff, who will visit you at your placement.

Previous students have worked at organisations including

• Regional Cyber Crime Unit
• HSBC
• CYFOR
• 3Squared
• Satisnet
• Next
• Sec-1

Live projects

You will undertake an individual project which will enable you to develop your investigative skills in a particular security area of your choice.

Networking opportunities

We include seminars and workshops run by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and by employers such as IBM, BT, Satisnet and Citrix.