BSc (Hons)Computer and Digital Forensics

Study location	United Kingdom, Newcastle City Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	GF44

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Mathematics

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	northumbria.ac.uk/..rensics-bsc-ft-uuscof1

Overview

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Programme structure

Your course in brief

Year 1

This year introduces core computer topics such as programming, computer security and forensics networking web technologies and the fundamentals of operating systems.

Year 2

Students will increase their understanding of computer and digital forensics by studying topics such as web programming, applied programming and advanced operating systems.

Year 3

You will go out on industrial placement to put the skills you have learned in the previous modules into professional practice or have an opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions.

Year 4

This year includes a large-scale individualised project focusing on a pathway chosen by the student, where they will design, analyse, develop and evaluate their work.

Career opportunities

This course is the established route for those interested in taking their enthusiasm for identifying, analysing, designing and solving a variety of computing problems to degree level and beyond.

Our Computer and Digital Forensics course puts you in excellent stead for a host of exciting career paths. High performing students will be given an opportunity to transfer onto MComp Computer and Digital Forensics, our integrated masters programme. Upon graduating, you will be highly skilled and professional in developing and managing computing solutions.

You will graduate with the digital forensic skills and computing fundamentals you need to enter a wide range of careers including in law enforcement, government, multinational corporations, specialist digital forensic companies, IT support, software development and telecommunications.