BSc (Hons) Computer and Digital Forensics at Teesside University

A degree for students interested in computer security and forensics, preparing them for the challenges law enforcement agencies face as technology develops. Students learn to gather, identify and extract data from devices such as computers and phones using industry forensic tools, and can present evidence in the on-campus court room. The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

Department: Computing & Cyber Security  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with work placement; 4 with foundation year, 5 with both); 4-6 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Campus Network Design and Security, Digital Forensics, Intelligence and Digital Investigation, Secure Computers and Networks. Year 2: Enterprise Project, Internet Crime Investigation, Mobile Forensic Investigations, Operating System Forensics. Final year: Computing Project (60 credits), Digital Forensics: Crime Scene to Court, and Emerging Technologies and Advanced Digital Forensics, with an optional placement year before it. Assessment includes unseen exams, court and case reports, evidence portfolios and technical reports.

Career pathways

Graduates find employment with companies, government organisations, security services and the financial sector, including forensic science agencies, the police and HM Revenue & Customs, and in computer security and forensic intelligence.

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