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Computer and Digital Forensics

Teesside University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Teesside University Middlesbrough

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Course overview

: This course is ideal if you are 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. Digital forensics is a field undergoing significant growth - the real challenge for law enforcement is keeping up with the rapid pace of technological development. Mobile phones, iPads and the internet are being used to perpetrate crimes and terrorist activities, creating billion-pound losses, and threatening national and international security.This course prepares you for the challenges law enforcement agencies face in keeping up with the rapid pace of technological development. It really is the future of crime. Experts in computer and digital forensics have a key role to play in investigating and preventing and detecting crime, and countering terrorist threats. You learn about file formats, data recovery techniques, networking and routing, communication protocols and security, cryptography, reverse engineering and investigative techniques. You use industry computer forensic tools such as X-Ways, Magnet AXIOM, UFED Cellebrite, and Passware. You learn the techniques and processes that allow you to recover, trace and capture digital data, and gain experience in preparing and presenting data as evidence in court. You study in our state-of-the-art digital forensic laboratory, which is equipped with the same high performance forensic workstations and industry-standard forensic software typically found in a police digital forensic unit.


Top reasons to study this course

1. Industry links: work on live industry briefs, competitions and hackathons with companies including Cisco, Cubic Transportation Systems, Sage, TUI, Atombank, HMRC and Waterstons.2. British Computer Society (BCS) academic membership: get free BCS membership to accelerate your career path with CV builder tools, e-learning courses, mentorships programmes, jobs boards and volunteering opportunities.3. Career-ready: our ExpoSeries of events allow you to showcase your skills to industry professionals who are seeking to recruit new and rising talent.4. Professional accreditation: this course has been accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.


After the course

: Graduates can gain employment in a wide range of companies, government organisations, security services and the financial sector to name just a few. There are opportunities with forensic science agencies, the police and HM Revenue & Customs, as well as in computer security and forensic intelligence. Our graduates have gone on to work with Cleveland Police, North Yorkshire Police, Greater Manchester Police and Sapphire.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Teesside University

Teesside University

  • University League Table

    87th

  • Campus address

    Teesside University Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS1 3BX, United Kingdom

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To get students off to the best possible start, Teesside University meets international students at the airport and takes them to their accommodation for free.
With an English language cafe and orientation activities throughout the year, Teesside University is experienced in helping international students feel at home.
Teesside University offers a range of scholarships to make the transition to UK study more affordable.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    74th out of 92 11

    73rd out of 118 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    108 55%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    69th

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    17th

    50

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    119 52%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    94th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.34 84%

    6th

    4

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