Forensic Computing and Security (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)

University of the West of England, Bristol

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 150 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why study BSc(Hons) Forensic Computing and Security?
Cybercrime is on the increase and is set to keep growing as technology becomes more widespread. High-level security breaches have led government, public services and corporations to dedicate more resources to computer security. Alongside this, digital forensics is providing a wealth of material for law enforcement for the police and businesses. This has led the UK government to highlight an urgent need for skilled graduates in this area.
Why study our course?
The BSc(Hons) Forensic Computing and Security will help you develop computer programming, internet and web skills. You will expand your knowledge of computer networks, systems and the legal environment in which you will operate. You will also develop vital professional skills, using industry standard forensic and security tools.
Real world experience
In your final year, you will apply what you've learnt to practical projects. These will include investigating computer crimes and assessing the integrity of forensic data and computer security systems. High demand for your skills will enable you to choose a placement from a range of specialisms. You will also have the opportunity to build your industry network and knowledge at presentations from visiting professionals.
During the first year of this course, you will study in City of Bristol College's advanced IT and computing laboratories. You can access UWE Bristol's Frenchay campus and all the facilities and accommodation available to all our students. From the second year of your course onwards, you will be based at UWE Bristol's Frenchay campus.
Where it can take you
You can choose from careers in government and the private or public sector. Roles can be within in-house forensics and security teams, legal practices or the police and related organisations.
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Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

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About this course

Placements
Students who complete a work placement are more likely to graduate with a better degree and obtain higher quality work on graduation. So, as well as helping hone your professional skills, industry knowledge and network, a placement will make you highly employable on graduation.
Thanks to the high demand for skills in this area, there are many placement opportunities available. Past students have worked in Police High-Tech Crime Units, while others have gained experience testing the security of networks or collecting data to support legal cases for organisations such as...

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Government
  • Systems
  • Learning Teaching
  • Teaching
  • Industry
  • Public
  • Computer Security
  • Police
  • Web
  • Technology
  • Network
  • Internet
  • Networks
  • Programming
  • Network Training

Course programme

Content

You will spend your initial year (Year zero) at City of Bristol College. The rest of the course will be based at UWE Bristol's Frenchay campus.

The course covers three main areas:

  • basic computer knowledge and abilities, such as programming, internet and web skills, and knowledge of computer networks and systems
  • specialist skills in using a range of professional forensic and security tools
  • knowledge of the legal system and the rules applicable to Forensic Computing and Security practitioners.

Foundation Year (year zero)

You will study the Foundation year alongside students from our other Computer Science and Creative Technologies courses, and therefore may be able to transfer to a course in one of these areas at the end of the Foundation year. Transfer into the Creative Music Technology course is subject to an audition.

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Foundation Maths for Computing
  • Professional and Communication Skills
  • Computer Architecture
  • Internet Systems
  • IS Fundamentals
  • Programme Design and Implementation
  • Programming Project.

The normal expectation is that you must pass all Year zero modules before progressing to Year one.

Year one

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Introduction to OO Systems Development
  • Computer and Network Systems
  • Web Programming
  • Computer Crime and Digital Evidence.

Year two

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Mobile and Embedded Devices
  • Secure Computer Networks
  • Security and Forensic Tools
  • Law, Experts and Justice.

Optional placement year

If you choose to take a placement, there will be an opportunity to complete a professional practice module. This module is shown in the option list for the final year but will actually be completed during your year out.

Final year

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Computing Project
  • Forensic Computing Practice
  • Security Management in Practice.

In addition, you will study two of the following optional modules:

  • Requirements Engineering
  • Advanced Databases
  • Cryptography
  • Entrepreneurial Skills

As well as the above, you will study one of the following optional modules:

  • Professional Experience
  • Integrated Case Studies.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

You will be stimulated and encouraged to become a proactive, autonomous learner through a variety of means including face-to-face lectures and tutorials, electronic virtual learning environments, laboratory-based practical work and independent projects.

For more details, see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a variety of means including examination, individual and group coursework, presentations and project activities.

For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.

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Forensic Computing and Security (with Foundation Year) - BSc(Hons)

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