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, analyse and report digital evidence and gain the technical skills to discover electronic traces of cyber-crime.

First year ◾Programming in C (1 + 2) ◾Computer Ethics ◾Computer Law and Cyber Security Management ◾Operating Systems ◾Computer Networks ◾Mathematics for Computation ◾Database Design & Implementation Second year ◾Software and Security Management ◾Research Methods ◾Web Application Development ◾Windows Forensics ◾Linux Security ◾Cryptography ◾Issues in Criminal Justice Third year ◾Final Year Project ◾Professionalism in Forensics and Security ◾Digital Investigations ◾Network Forensics

The course is part of DMU’s Cyber Security Centre, which has a national and international reputation in digital forensics and digital security, and influences the government and corporations in their approach to digital forensics and security. This shapes the curriculum so that what you learn is relevant to current practice. It also grants you privileged access to career opportunities. Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) shares a common first year with Cyber Security BSc (Hons) before you choose your specialist pathway to continue your studies in. In the first year, you will have timetabled taught sessions for approximately 13–15 hours each week, split across a variety of lectures, small group activities and practical laboratory work. Assessment is made up of roughly 25 per cent end-of-year examination and 75 per cent coursework in each year.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: FG45

Institution code: D26

Campus Name: Leicester Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	14750.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
International	14750.0	Year 1

Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.

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