BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing

http://www.tic.ac.uk/learning/courses/coursedetail.asp?ID=289

Course length

Full Time: 3 years
Sandwich: 4 years

Course description

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing degree is a new degree designed to produce graduates with broad technical skills, knowledge and expertise in digital data recovery, preservation, analysis and the provision of evidence for legal or commercial use. The law theme in this course is run jointly with Birmingham City University’s School of Law.

Course Aims

The course aims to equip you with knowledge and skills in the understanding and application of computer forensics, through the study of the following specialist themes and topics:

- IT System Forensics: Application development, operating systems, computer and network forensic investigation, data analysis and recovery, cryptography, IT surveillance, intrusion detection.

- Security and Digital Evidence: Introduction to electronics, error control, forensics for mobile devices, for example, satellite navigation systems, game consoles, portable multimedia players and mobile phones.

- Information Technology Law: The English legal system, handling and preserving evidence, legislation and law reports, courtroom skills, expert witness skills.

- Computer Networking: Computer networks, LANs, WANs, Network design and administration, network security.

- Business Management: Management skills, professional reporting, research skills, presentation skills, personal ethics, organisational ethics.

Entry requirements

Applicants will be expected to have successfully completed at least one of the following or an equivalent qualification:

- Five GCSEs/GCEs with at least two GCE ‘A2’ levels, or an AVCE double award. Maths, English Language and a Science subject to at least GCSE Grade C.
- An Edexcel National Certificate/Diploma in Engineering with a significant Merit profile. Maths, English Language and a Science subject to at least GCSE Grade C.
- A Degree Foundation Certificate, Access to HE Qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant subject.

A typical tariff point offer is 220 to 240 with AS qualifications used towards the tariff where appropriate.

Mature applicants who are able to demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics and written English will be considered for entry at Foundation Level.

Fees

Please contact university for details

Contact Person

enquiries@tic.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)121 331 6400