Digital Forensics BSc (Hons)
Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) will help you to understand precisely how digital evidence can be investigated in a forensically sound manner.
Digital Forensics is concerned with identifying and responding to security breaches and reporting them to relevant authorities.
In our laboratories, you have access to equipment and software that is widely used by forensic investigators in law enforcement and e-discovery. You will learn how to acquire, analyze, and report digital evidence and gain the technical skills to discover electronic traces of cyber-crime.
Duration Option:- Four years with a placement
Intakes
- Sep
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates pursue careers as forensic computing specialists for government agencies, security consultancies and commercial IT departments.
Recent graduates have been working as software consultants, web developers, security consultants, surveillance assistants, IT officers and more.
Graduates are also well positioned to continue their academic careers by embarking on postgraduate study, in either research or taught areas, which offers the opportunity for further specialisation and enhances their existing skills.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry criteria
- Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent, plus one of the following:
- Normally 112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent or
- BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM or
- Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or
- International Baccalaureate: 26+ points
- Foundation Year in Computing: Pass Foundation, and progression is at the discretion of the program leader. Refer to the Foundation team for further guidance.
Portfolio Required: No
Interview Required: No
We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognize all other equivalent and international qualifications
India
- Minimum of 65% average in your four best subjects (excluding Hindi) in Standard 12. We may also check your standard 10 results in English and Maths.
- For Engineering courses, you will need a minimum of 60% in Maths.
2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:
- Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.
Sri Lanka
- 55-65% in three A-levels, depending on the course you choose.
2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:
Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.
Bangladesh
- A-levels or a recognized Foundation Course
- GPA 5.0 out of 5.0 including 4.0 in English and Maths
2nd year - 3rd-year Undergraduate:
- Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus, and a grading guide.
- Course Code: FG45
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
44250 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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