Computer Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
Education with the personal touch
www.derby.ac.uk/computing
Duration: 4 years full time, including a placement year. Course fees: £10,225 per year* *These fees apply if you are starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fees as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
Start date: September UCAS code: F490
You’ll also spend a year in industry on placement, working alongside industry professionals, enhancing your career prospects and giving you a distinct advantage in the job market.
Your career This rapidly growing discipline gives you exciting opportunities in many areas of computing including systems management, systems investigation and law enforcement. You’ll 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 the computing and legal fields.
AUTUMN SPRING
STAGE ONE
Programming I
Subjects in Computer Science
Foundations of Computer Science
Programming II
AUTUMN
Throughout the course you’ll gain the knowledge and develop the skills that the industry are looking for. You’ll study in our state-of-the-art facilities, including specialised training classrooms.
STAGE TWO
How you’ll learn
Computational Mathematics
Networks and Security
Databases
Digital Forensic Investigation
SPRING
Language – A qualification such as IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas) or TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based). See our website for other accepted qualifications or phone us: +44 (0)1332 591698.
Introduction to Computer Science
Team Project
Network Investigation
Mobile Phones and Alternate Digital Storage Devices
Placement Year
AUTUMN
Entry requirements: Academic – 260 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 220 must be from your International Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification.
The course is uniquely designed so you'll cover the investigation and legal aspects of computer forensics, the skills required to investigate a variety of digital devices, and the understanding of e-crime, computer misuse and computer security.
STAGE THREE
Where you will study: Derby Campus – Kedleston Road site
About the course
What you’ll cover
Systems Programming
Advanced Digital Forensic Investigation
Cryptography and Coding
Information Security And Assurance
Independent Studies SPRING
Computer Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
Additional information
What you’ll cover
As a student, you’ll be invited to enjoy visits from guest lecturers from various professional bodies and the British Computing Society (BCS).
During the first year, you'll cover core computing disciplines. These prepare you for the in depth study of specific subject areas in your second and final years, including digital forensics investigation and intrusion detection systems.
You’ll also be taught using the latest industry software including Encase and FTK2.
Why choose this course? Computer forensics is the investigation of computers and other digital devices for the extraction of evidence which may point to particular misuse and/or criminal activity. Computer forensics and digital investigation have become necessary and crucial functions in most businesses today.
Areas you could go on to work in include e-forensic solutions, security, computer systems management, accounting (audit) and computerised investigations, government agencies and the police force.
I'm finding that the Digital Forensic Investigation module has been the most interesting of all the modules so far because it focuses directly on carrying out forensic investigations on digital devices. Iayesha Reid
During your final year, you'll complete an Independent Study with a clear emphasis on forensic investigation. You'll also undertake a full digital investigation and you'll examine how computer forensics can be an integral part of making business decisions.
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