BSc(Hons) Computer Forensics

http://prospectus.leedsmet.ac.uk/main/course.htm?ban=INNCF

Course length

Full time 3 years, part time 4 years, sandwich 4 years

Course description

Level 1

Core modules

- Foundation Project
- Computers Tackling Crime & Fraud
- Introduction to Databases
- Introduction to Programming Practice
- Operating Systems & Networks
- Systems Modelling
- Website Development
- Progression Project

Level 2

Core modules

- Computer Communications & Networks
- Database Application Development
- Fundamentals of Computer Forensics
- Interactive Internet Systems
- Computer Forensic Application
- Professional Development in Context

- Project Implementation
- Project Evaluation

Level 3

Core modules

- Computer Forensics - Evidence Collection & Management
- Computer Forensics - Tools and Techniques
- Innovation & Enterprise
- Project Implementation
- Project Evaluation
- Project (Research and Planning)

Elective modules, choose one from:

- Advanced Communications Technology & Management A
- Advanced Database Management A
- IT Systems Strategy
- Interactive Internet Technologies A
- Digital Security Management

Faculty wide modules, choose one from:

- Work-Based Learning
- Image Manipulation
- Music Software Sequencing
- A Second Award Elective

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 200 Points
Min. from 6/12 unit awards (incl. SQA Adv. Higher): 120 Points Non-Tariff qualifications: Other acceptable qualifications include International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 Points

Details:

Required GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics (grade C or above) or equivalent.

Other requirements: Through your personal statement you are expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to computing. You may be required to provide evidence of previous learning or attend an interview as part of the selection process.

Applicants over 21 years may not require formal qualifications but must demonstrate the motivation to succeed and the potential to complete and pass the course. You may be required to provide evidence of previous learning or attend an interview.

Academic guidance will be sought if work experience is to be taken into consideration.

Applying via UCAS?
If you're not sure how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff, don't worry. The entry requirements ask for an overall tariff score, to include a minimum score from 6, 12 or 18 unit awards.

Advanced Diploma
We welcome applications from those studying the new Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses. Individual course requirements do vary depending on the discipline and specific subjects and grades may be required. Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.

Are you an international student?
If you are an international student, you can find out about qualification equivalents accepted from your country by visiting www.leedsmet.ac.uk/internat and accessing your region and country.

Do you have few or no formal qualifications?
If you have few or no formal qualifications, you can still be considered based on relevant work and life experience, positive attitude and motivation. Many potential students in this position put together a 'portfolio of achievement' containing open references, proof of attendance for any work-based courses and any other information that supports their application. This can then be brought to interview for discussion.

Fees

Please contact university for details

Contact Person

Dr Maurice Calvert
M.Calvert@leedsmet.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)113 812 0000