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Digital Forensics and Security with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
4 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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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) Computer Forensic Investigation with Foundation Year is an ideal starting point.
Undertake a full digital investigation project to understand how computer forensics can become an integral part of business decision-making
Gain comprehensive knowledge of 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
Choose an optional industrial placement year as part of your course – a great experience which will set you apart in the graduate job market
Enhance your career prospects thanks to our educational partnership with Cellebrite: you can gain accreditation as a Cellebrite Certified Logical Operator (CCLO) and Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA)
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
About this course
This rapidly growing discipline delivers exciting career opportunities in many areas of computing including systems management, systems investigation and law enforcement.
The comprehensive training and wide-ranging skills you gain on the BSc (Hons) Computer Forensic Investigation open doors to variety of careers in forensics, security or computing. Career paths you could follow include digital forensic investigation, intelligence gathering and analysis, incident response, eDiscovery and computer system management in government agencies, police forces, forensic service companies and industry.
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Subjects
- Mathematics
- Project
- Programming
- GCSE Mathematics
- Technologists
- Preliminary
- Computational
- Computational Physics
- Security
- Security Systems Installation
- Digital Forensics
- Digital Animation
Course programme
Foundation year
You'll study modules such as:
- Preliminary Mathematics
- Scholarship for Technologists
- Technology Project (double module)
- Introduction to Computational Mathematics
- Programming Fundamentals
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
You will study modules such as:
- Digital Forensic Investigation
- Mobile Forensics
- Databases
- Network Investigation
- The Problem of Proof
- Team Project
- Optional placement year
You will study modules such as:
- Independent Studies - double module
- Advanced Digital Forensic Investigation
- Server Infrastructure
- Multimedia Security
- Information Security and Assurance
Additional information
£9,250 per year (2020/21)
International fee
£14,045 per year (2020/21)
Digital Forensics and Security with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)