Program Overview

Computer and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons)

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Computer and Digital Forensics at Teesside University is ideal for those interested in forging a career in computer security and forensics. Experts in computer and digital forensics have a key role to play in investigating, preventing, and detecting crime, and countering terrorist threats.

Course Details

Course Structure

• Year 1 Core Modules
  • Campus Network Design and Security
  • Digital Forensics
  • Intelligence and Digital Investigation
  • Secure Computers and Networks
• Year 2 Core Modules
  • Enterprise Project
  • Internet Crime Investigation
  • Mobile Forensic Investigations
  • Operating System Forensics
• Optional Work Placement Year
  • Work Placement
• Final-Year Core Modules
  • Computing Project
  • Digital Forensics: Crime Scene to Court
  • Emerging Technologies and Advanced Digital Forensics

How You Learn

You gain knowledge, understanding, experience, and practical skills through a range of independent and self-directed teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, and workshops.

How You Are Assessed

You may be assessed through:

• Formal exams
• Court/case reports
• Evidence portfolios
• Technical reports
• Computer-based assessments
• Problem-solving exercises
• Oral presentations and technical interviews
• Collaborative project work
• Preparation and display of posters
• Planning, conduct, and reporting of project work

Entry Requirements

• 96-112 points plus maths GCSE grade 4, Level 2 Key Skills (Application of Number), or Level 2 Functional Skills.
• If you have Level 4 credits in a related subject from previous study, then credit transfer towards your new course may be possible.

Employability

Graduates can gain employment in a wide range of companies, government organisations, security services, and the financial sector. There are opportunities with forensic science agencies, the police, and HM Revenue & Customs, as well as in computer security and forensic intelligence.

Information for International Applicants

• International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting the university's website.

Professional Accreditation

This course has been accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

Other Course Routes

• Foundation Year
  • Study this course with a foundation year if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1.
• Work Placement
  • Study this course with an optional work placement year, at no extra cost.

Fees

• Full-time
  • £9,535 a year (UK applicants)
  • £17,000 a year (international applicants)
• Part-time
  • £4,635 (120 credits) (UK applicants)

Choose Teesside

• iPad
  • Are you eligible for an iPad, keyboard, and up to £300 credit for learning resources?
• Accommodation
  • Live in affordable accommodation right on-campus - from only £100 a week
• Campus
  • Study in our town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment.
• Adobe
  • Study at Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus and develop your creative and digital skills.