Program Overview

Digital Forensic Analysis and Cyber Investigation (Online)

Overview

You discover what it is like to be a digital forensic practitioner and the role they play in criminal investigations where digital devices have been involved. You explore the concept of digital evidence: what it is, where it can come from, and how to analyse it.

Course Details

Credits: 10, Level: 4

Forensic & Crime Scene Sciences

Course Overview

You learn through a combination of pre-recorded materials and exercises to complete at your own pace, with a weekly one-hour live session to discuss key concepts and debate core syllabus topics. Tutor support is available throughout the specified weekly times.

What You Study

• What is digital forensics?
• Best practices and processes
• Evidence handling
• Digital investigatory concepts including deleted file recovery, file identification and artefact analysis
• Presentation of evidence
• The law

How You Are Assessed

All learning outcomes will be assessed in a single assignment requiring students to undertake a mock investigation of a supplied piece of evidence and report their case findings.

Entry Requirements

• As this is an online course you need access to a computer and be comfortable learning through an online platform. A strong and stable internet connection is required, and a webcam and microphone to participate in any interactive elements of the course
• International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.
• Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are applying for an online course and are under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment, you must provide a completed parental consent form.

Part-time Entry

• Fee for applicants: £50
• Length: Credits: 10, Level: 4
• Online
• Start date: Starts Monday 2 June, Mondays and Wednesdays for four weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm