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Digital Forensics and Security BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Digital forensics and security have become crucial functions in most business organisations today. If you want a career tackling one of the most pressing issues facing our society, the BSc (Hons) Digital Forensics and Security is an ideal starting point.

Gain a strong foundation of knowledge in computer science together with specialist skills in investigating a range of digital devices, computer misuse and computer security
Build your practical know-how by harnessing the latest industry software, including Encase
Undertake a full digital investigation project to understand how computer forensics can become an integral part of business decision-making
Choose an optional industrial placement year as part of your course – a great experience which will set you apart in the graduate job market
Draw insights from our inspirational guest lecturers representing various professional bodies including the British Computing Society
Prepare for a rewarding future in fields such as digital forensic investigation, intelligence gathering and analysis, incident response and computer system management
Digital forensics is the investigation of computers and other digital devices to extract evidence which may point to particular misuse or criminal activity. Our BSc (Hons) will give you vital insights into all the latest developments in this important area.

About this course

This rapidly growing discipline gives you exciting opportunities in many areas of computing including systems management, systems investigation and law enforcement. You will be given comprehensive training so that you can develop a wide range of skills, which could help you get into a variety of careers in forensics, security or computing. Career paths you could follow include digital forensic investigation, intelligence gathering and analysis, incident response, eDiscovery, computer system management in government agencies, police forces, forensic service companies, and industry.

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Subjects

  • Project
  • Computer
  • Computer networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Foundations
  • Cyber
  • Security
  • Security Management
  • Digital
  • Digital Photography
  • Forensics

Course programme

What you will study

You will study a selection of modules such as:

Stage one

You will study modules such as:
  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Programming I
  • Foundations in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
  • Foundations of Computer Science
  • Programming II
Stage two

You will study modules such as:
  • Digital Forensic Investigation
  • Mobile Forensics
  • Databases
  • Network Investigation
  • The Problem of Proof
  • Team Project
Stage three
  • Optional placement year
Final stage

You will study modules such as:
  • Independent Studies - double module
  • Advanced Digital Forensic Investigation
  • Server Infrastructure
  • Multimedia Security
  • Information Security and Assurance

Additional information

UK/EU fee

£9,250 per year (2020/21)

International fee

£14,045 per year (2020/21)

Digital Forensics and Security BSc (Hons)

Price on request