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Study Details: MSc: 13 months full-time, up to 3 years part-time, PgDip/PgCert: up to 12 months full-time, 2 years part-time
Digital forensics is a prominent sub-branch of forensic science, where shared investigative skills, scientific fundamentals and inferences are applied to digital evidence. Over 90% of crime is now recognised as having a digital element, meaning digital forensic science sits at the heart of delivering justice in the 21st century, spanning the entire criminal justice system from crime scene to courtroom.
The application of digital forensics can be seen across many fields where technology is in operation (heath care, finance etc.), and subsequently involved in any alleged incident. Organisations are often required to have an incident response strategy in place and where an inquiry is needed, understanding the role that technology may have played requires those with digital forensic skills and knowledge. The forensic examination of digital devices and their data can now reveal important information that describes courses of conduct pertinent to any investigation.
Students will understand the overarching legal, ethical, privacy, professional and quality issues that govern and influence the digital forensic investigative landscape and the requirements for providing a digital forensic service. Through the use of industry-utilised tools and techniques, students will also understand and deploy current state of the art investigative techniques and procedures appropriate for the capture, analysis and interpretation of data derived from a range of digital devices, contextualised with real world problems. You will also develop your own communication, problem solving, research and academic skills through a range of activities and assessments.
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually applicants must hold:
A UK lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification.
Ideally applicants will have studied in a Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Information Security or Forensic Sciences discipline.
If you do not meet the above entry requirements but still feel you can demonstrate the ability to complete the course successfully, you may still be accepted onto a course with a lower qualification and relevant experience. Ideally your experience will be in a science or engineering related role. Exceptional applicants may be accepted on experience alone.
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This qualification will take you on to become one of the next generation of managers who can understand and effectively manage and exploit the threats and opportunities of cyberspace at the organisational level. Crucially, it will also enable graduates to communicate cyber issues to senior management or executive board level.
The course is directly relevant to those wishing to improve their knowledge and skills as, or those aspiring to become, a CIO or CISO.
Compulsory modules
All the modules in the following list need to be taken as part of this course.
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