Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science with a Specialism in Digital Forensics

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science with a Specialism in Digital Forensics

Course Details

• Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Intake Date: 17 July 2025, 29 September 2025, 25 November 2025
• Awarding Body: APU, Malaysia

Why choose APU?

• Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
• 5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
• 100% Employability Rate
• Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
• More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni

Dual Degree

• APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
• Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme.
• Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

Latest Technologies

• More Than Just A Computer Science Degree
• APU's BSc (Hons) In Computer Science with a specialism in Digital Forensics degree is designed to provide you an edge with the latest technologies that are in line with the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

Admission Requirements

• General Requirements
  • Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree
    • STPM: 2 Passes in STPM in Science stream with minimum Grade C (GPA 2.0) in Mathematics and one Science or ICT Subject.
    • A-Level: 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level in Science stream with a Pass in Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject.
    • UEC: 5 Grade B Passes in UEC in Science Stream in any subject including Mathematics and one Science or ICT subject.
    • Matriculation/ Foundation: A pass in Matriculation or Foundation studies with minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or its equivalent.
  • Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree
    • ICT Related Diplomas: Diploma in Computing fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
    • Any Diploma in Science and Technology: with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.

English Requirements

• International Students
  • IELTS: 5.0
  • TOEFL IBT: 40
  • Pearson (PTE): 47
  • MUET: Band 3.5

Programme Outline

• What We Teach
  • The ability to develop technical knowledge, skills and background in the design and organisation of computer systems with an emphasis on digital forensics.
  • The ability to critically evaluate design paradigms, languages, algorithms, and techniques used to perform advanced digital forensics investigation and incident response.
  • The ability to evaluate and respond to opportunities for developing and exploiting new technologies with digital forensics methods and tools.

Degree Level 1

• Common Modules
  • Introduction to Networking
  • Systems Software and Computing Concepts
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Python Programming
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Integrated Computer Systems
  • Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
• Specialised Modules
  • Digital Thinking and Innovation
  • Mathematical Concepts for Computing
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Introduction to Security and Forensic Technology

Degree Level 2

• Common Modules
  • Innovation Process
  • Research Methods for Computing & Technology
• Specialised Modules
  • Systems and Network Administration
  • System Development Methods
  • Object Oriented Development with Java
  • Web Applications
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Computer Systems Low Level Technique
  • Data Structures
  • Advanced Forensics Methods
  • Practical CTF Strategies
  • Ethical Hacking & Incident Response

Internship (16 Weeks)

• Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Degree Level 3

• Common Modules
  • Project Management
  • Venture Building
• Specialised Modules
  • Investigations in Digital Forensics
  • Algorithmics
  • User Experience
  • Advanced Database Systems
  • Penetration Testing
  • Deep Learning for Intrusion Detection
  • Advanced Cyber Security
  • Legal & Professional Practice in the Cyber World
  • Project in Digital Forensics

MQA Compulsory Subjects

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum

Computing & Technology

• Collaborative Industrial Partners
• Industry-academia collaboration is a strategic necessity to ensure the quality and relevance of our programmes.

Award

• Cyber Security Innovation (Education) of the Year award
• APU Wins Cyber Security Innovation (Education) of the Year 2024 by CyberSecurity Malaysia

Facilities

• Facilities at APU
• The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world.

Career Path

• Digital Forensics Investigator
• Forensic Compliance Investigator
• Computer Forensics Analyst
• Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst
• Cyber Defense Incident Response Analyst
• Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester
• Intrusion Detection Analyst
• Forensic Analytics Specialist
• Secure Applications Engineer
• Information Security Analyst / Engineer
• Information Security Technical Specialist
• Software Developer
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Fees & Certification

• Malaysian: RM32,900 (Year 1), RM34,000 (Year 2), RM35,300 (Year 3), RM102,200 (Total)
• International: RM33,600 (Year 1), RM34,800 (Year 2), RM36,200 (Year 3), RM104,600 (Total)
• MQA Cert: Programme code : (R2/0613/6/0055)(06/29)(MQA/FA4622)