Computer Forensics BSc

http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/ug-prospectus/courses-09-10/computer-forensics.cfm

Course length

3 years full time (Sandwich: 4 years, including one year paid placements), part time 4 years+

Course description

Three levels, each 120 credits.
For Joint degree, you study each subject for 60 credits at each level.

Level 1 modules include:

- Logic
- Study Skills for Computing
- Introduction to Criminology
- Problem Solving for IT
- Introduction to the Internet
- Introduction to Programming
- Computer Hardware and Software Architecture
- Introduction to Computer Forensics

Level 2 modules include:

- Operating Systems
- Communications Networks
- Security in Computing
- Crime in Context
- Employment Skills for Computing
- Advanced Computer Forensics

Level 3 modules include:

- Final Year Project (double module with 30 credits)
- Current Developments
- Crime and Technology

Assessment
A variety of formative and summative assessments: individual/group course works, unseen examinations, multiple choice tests, and on-line programming plus essays and reports.

Placement
You have the opportunity to undertake an optional sandwich placement that can provide you with essential workplace skills.

Entry requirements

See http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/ug-prospectus/guide-to-undergraduate-courses/entry-requirements.cfm. In addition, you should have 200 points, including at least 140 from two or more A-levels. English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent) are also required. These requirements may be varied in individual cases. We consider people from a wide range of educational and academic backgrounds.

Fees

Contact university for details

Contact Person

Prof Dominic Palmer-Brown
Dean of Computing
d.palmer-brown@londonmet.ac.uk