BSc (Hons) Digital Forensics

http://www.abertay.ac.uk/studying/find/ug/digitalforensics/

Course length

4 years (full-time)

Course description

The first two years will give you a broad introduction to computing, computer security, criminology and law. In your third and fourth years, you will specialise in the area of digital forensics and research skills. In year 4, you will have the opportunity to carry out a substantial digital forensics research project under the supervision of a member of staff.

The core areas covered in this degree course include:

Criminology and law - what is the extent of crime in modern society; the fundamentals of law and the legal system; how to gather evidence from a crime scene; how the criminal justice system operates; how to present evidence in a court of law

Forensic science - how to gather and record evidence from a crime scene; how to collect evidence for use in a criminal prosecution

Computer security - how malicious computer hackers exploit systems; how to minimise the potential for cyber crime

Digital forensics - analysing technology for evidence of criminal behaviour; how to use digital forensic techniques to recover lost data; how to recover data from websites, mobile phones and networks

General computing - how computers operate; how they can be controlled via programming; connecting them together via networks

Research projects - investigation and analysis techniques; group work; presenting evidence through reports and presentations

Entry requirements

Higher BBBB; A Level CCC; ILC (H) BBBBB; UCAS Tariff 240 points*
*See below for UCAS Tariff guidance

Essential subjects: two or more technology-related subjects
Interview required
Criminal Record check required

UCAS Tariff Guidance

Although there is no limit to the number of points that you can accumulate, for entry to Abertay you must have qualifications at an appropriate level (SCQF 6/NQF 3); you cannot count the same or similar qualifications twice; Standard Grades, Intermediate 2s, GCSEs and key/core skills cannot be counted; and D grades at SQA Higher and Advanced Higher are not counted.

Applicants who have taken either SQA Highers or A Levels must offer at least three Highers or two A Levels for degree entry (or two Highers or one A Level for DipHE entry). If you have studied a subject at two different levels, the most advanced will be taken into consideration; e.g. if you studied both Higher Biology and Advanced Higher Biology, then only the Advanced Higher will be counted.

Overseas

All applicants are required to provide certified proof of competence in English Language. The University's minimum requirements are IELTS 6.0 (with no band lower than 5.0), TOEFL CBT 223, TOEFL 563, TOEFL IBT 85 or a suitable equivalent qualification.

Fees

Contact university for details.

Contact Information

Student Recruitment Office
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Tel: +44 (0) 1382 308080
Fax: +44 (0) 1382 308081

Registry (Admissions)
University of Abertay Dundee
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Dundee
DD1 1HG
Tel: +44 (0) 1382 308045
Fax: +44 (0) 1382 308095