BSc Forensic Computing Degree (Honours)

http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/UG/UG-Computing%20and%20IT/BSc%20Forensic%20Computing/144G490.html

Course length

Three years (optional work placements available after year two)

Course description

Year 1

Database Management Systems (30 Credits)
Introduction to Operating Systems, Architectures and Networks (30 Credits)
Law for Computing (30 Credits)
Programming with Data Structures and Algorithms (30 Credits)

Year 2

Database Systems: Design and Online (30 Credits)
Forensic Computer Analysis (30 Credits)
Host Operating Systems and Security (30 Credits)
Object Oriented Software Development (30 Credits)

Year 3

Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence (30 Credits)
Digital Evidence (30 Credits)
Forensic Computing Project (30 Credits)
Social, Professional and Ethical Issues in Information Systems (30 Credits)

Entry requirements

We normally make offers on a minimum of 280 UCAS tariff points, plus GCSE Maths and English Language at grade C. BTEC National Diploma/International Baccalaureate/Advanced & Progression Diplomas at equivalent tariff. Access to HE - Pass. Applications from candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed. Additionally overseas students whose first language is not English will need a qualification that demonstrates competence in English, eg IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 or 213 computer based. We also offer a Foundation Year in Computing.

Fees

Please contact university for details

Contact Person

Dr Ian Mitchell
Programme Leader
i.mitchell@mdx.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8411 5555