School of Computing
Engineering and Information Sciences
Ellison Building
Newcastle City Campus
Ellison Place
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST
UK
http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/academic/ceis/

BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics

http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/?view=CourseDetail&code=UUSCFO1

Course length

3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich

Course description

This degree programme provides a professional education in the theory and practice of computing, with special emphasis on the principles, techniques, theory and applications central to computer forensics. With the growth in computer crime the field of computer forensics has developed. Computer Forensics covers areas of prevention, detection and correction as well as coverage of legal and professional issues all of which focus on the practice of obtaining 'legally safe' evidence of criminal activity. The programme covers the underlying computer principles of programming, problem-solving, design networks and databases, and as such has much in common with other programmes in the computing portfolio.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics.
Plus one of the following:
- GCE and VCE Advanced Level: 260 UCAS Tariff points
- Edexcel/BTEC National: Distinction, Merit, Merit
- Scottish Highers: BCCC at Higher level, CCC at Advanced Higher
- Irish Highers: BBBCC
- Advanced Diploma: Grade C in the Progression Diploma, plus an additional 60 UCAS Tariff points from GCE/VCE A level, AS level or BTEC National Qualification.
- IB Diploma: 24 points
- HEFC Access: Six Merits, plus Toolbox.
- Other QAA-recognised access programme: Full Access award. All units should be achieved at Merit grade or above.
- Return to Learning: We welcome applications from mature students and are willing to consider, on an individual basis, those who do not meet traditional entry criteria. We are strongly supportive of the University's Higher Education Foundation Course (HEFC), which provides an excellent basis for preparing adult students for entry to Higher Education

Fees

Please contact university for details

Contact Person

Phil Anderson
Senior Lecturer in Computing, Programme Leader BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics
philip.anderson@northumbria.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)191 227 4453

PG Cert Digital Forensics

http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/?view=CourseDetail&code=DTPDFO6

Course length

1 year part-time (may be offered on a distance learning basis from January 2010)

Course description

This programme has been specifically developed to give academic recognition to those individuals who have significant work-based experience in computer forensics. In addition, this programme has been accredited to the Skills for Justice National Occupational Standards, and is designed to fully develop the knowledge, understanding and skills as specified by the relevant Countering E-Crime National Occupational Standards.

The programme will mostly be delivered electronically at a distance using the University’s e-learning platform. This provides for a flexible work-based learning to fit in with each individual’s work and personal commitments. It will be supported by a series of optional face-to-face workshops at appropriate points throughout the programme.

Entry requirements

Normally a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, and normally in a discipline related to digital forensics, such as computing, computer sciences, forensic science, criminology, sociology, or law.

Applicants with other relevant qualifications and/or work experience will be taken into consideration where the applicant has the judged potential to benefit from the programme. Requests will be considered on an individual basis.

Plus one of the following:

- Other QAA-recognised access programme: The requirement is currently a British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 6.0 or a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper based score of a minimum of 550 or TOEFL computer based score 230 (or above).

Fees

Please contact university for details

Contact Person

Christopher Laing
Programme Leader PG Cert Digital Forensics
christopher.laing@northumbria.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)191 227 4453

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