Digital Forensics BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Digital Forensics BSc (Hons)
Digital Forensics is concerned with identifying, reporting and responding to security breaches. On this course you will learn how to acquire, analyse and report digital evidence and gain the technical skills to discover electronic traces of cyber crime.
Course content is informed by research from DMU’s Cyber Technology Institute, meaning you will study up-to-date, industry-relevant topics, including cryptography, issues in criminal justice and network forensics, during your degree.
Core modules will equip you with fundamental skills, where you will learn the powerful programming language of C, and explore computer systems and networks. You will then focus on modules in digital forensics, covering topics such as Windows Forensics, Linux Security and Software and Security Management. During your studies you will have access to equipment and software that is widely used by forensic investigators in law enforcement and e-discovery.
You can also enhance your employability by choosing from a range of optional modules, such as Professionalism in Forensics and Security where you will learn about the legal and professional context of cyber security, software engineering, computer science and digital forensics.
This course is designed to prepare you for career paths in digital forensics, in roles such as security analysts, penetration testers, forensic investigators and cyber security engineers.
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Curriculum
First year
- C Programming 1
- C Programming 2
- Computer Law and Cyber Security Management
- Computer Systems
- Computer Networks
- Mathematics for Computing
- Database Design and Implementation
Second year
- Software and Security Management
- Introduction to Research
- Web Application Development
- Windows Forensics
- Linux Security
- Cryptography
- Issues in Criminal Justice
Third year
- Final Year Project
- Professionalism in Forensics and Security
- Digital Investigations
- Network Forensics
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Career Opportunities
Our graduates pursue a wide range of careers, such as forensic computing specialists for government agencies, security consultancies and commercial IT departments. Recent graduates have taken up roles as digital investigators, penetration testers, incident responders, or SOC analysts.