Computer Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
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Duration and mode of study: Full time: four years including a placement year. Fees: This is a resource intensive course, so it costs ÂŁ8,600. Start date: You can start this course in September.
Teaching and learning Throughout the course you will gain the knowledge and develop the skills that the industry are looking for. You will study in our state-of-the-art facilities, including specialised training classrooms. You will 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. What you will cover During the first year, you will 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.
Autumn Spring
Stage one
Programming I
Subjects in Computer Science
Foundations of Computer Science
Programming II
Autumn
Stage TWO
About the course The course is uniquely designed so you will 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.
Computational Mathematics
Networks and Security
Databases
Digital Forensic Investigation
Spring
Entry requirements: You will usually need 260 UCAS points from accepted qualifications (see www.derby.ac.uk/entryreqs for a full list).
Introduction to Computer Science
Team Project
Network Investigation
Mobile Phones and Alternate Digital Storage Devices
Placement Year
Autumn
UCAS code: F490
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.
Study modules
Stage THREE
Where you will study: Derby Campus, Kedleston Road
Why choose this course?
Spring
Factfile
Systems Programming
Advanced Digital Forensic Investigation
Cryptography and Coding
Information Security And Assurance
Independent Studies
During your final year, you will complete an Independent Study with a clear emphasis on forensic investigation. You will also undertake a full digital investigation and you will examine how computer forensics can be an integral part of making business decisions. Additional information As a student, you will be invited to enjoy visits from guest lecturers from various professional bodies and the British Computing Society (BCS). You will also be taught using the latest industry software including Encase and FTK2. Your career 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 the computing and legal fields. 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