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BSc(Hons) Computer Forensics
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Key Facts
Course Code: INNCF
UCAS Code: G550
Faculty: Innovation North Faculty of Information & Technology
Place of Study: Headingley Campus
Start Date: September
Length of Study: 3 years
Course Overview
Computer forensics is the analysis of information contained within or created by computer systems, typically in the interest of working out what happened, when it happened, how it happened, and who was involved. Fundamental to this is the understanding of computer systems and the broader computing field. On this course you will gain expertise in the use of computer forensic tools and will develop an understanding of the motivation for crimes. You will also work with lawyers, alongside legal and computing experts, to gain experience of preparing work for use by courts and presenting that work in court.
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Full Course Details
Computer forensics is the analysis of information contained within or created by computer systems, typically in the interest of working out what happened, when it happened, how it happened, and who was involved. Fundamental to this is the understanding of computer systems and the broader computing field. On this course you will gain expertise in the use of computer forensic tools and will develop an understanding of the motivation for crimes. You will also work with lawyers, alongside legal and computing experts, to gain experience of preparing work for use by courts and presenting that work in court.
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
* 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
* Technical Context
* Project Management
* Group Project Implementation
* Group Project Evaluation
* Computer Communications & Networks
* Database Application Development
* Fundamentals of Computer Forensics
* Interactive Internet Systems
* Technical Context
* Project Management
* Group Project Implementation
* Group Project Evaluation
Level 3
Core modules
* Computer Forensics - Evidence Collection & Management
* Contextualised Project Module
* Innovation & Enterprise
* Production Project A
* Production Project B
Elective modules
* Advanced Communications Technology & Management
* Advanced Database Management
* Communities Online
* Image Engineering
* Work-Based Learning
Plus a choice of Faculty wide modules
* Computer Forensics - Evidence Collection & Management
* Contextualised Project Module
* Innovation & Enterprise
* Production Project A
* Production Project B
Elective modules
* Advanced Communications Technology & Management
* Advanced Database Management
* Communities Online
* Image Engineering
* Work-Based Learning
Plus a choice of Faculty wide modules
Teaching/Learning
Alongside core studies, you will undertake a substantial amount of project work enabling specialism in an area related to your own aspirations. You will be allocated an academic coach to guide and support you from enrolment to completion of your studies.
Assessment
You will work on practical case studies and tackle real-world design briefs to develop a portfolio of creative, industry-related professional skills. Assessment is integrated with these activities and is therefore mostly based on coursework. As your project work progresses your tutors will provide you with interim assessment marks and coach you towards achieving your full potential.
Career Opportunities
There is a growing demand for forensics specialists from government and law enforcement agencies, as well as from most commercial organisations who wish to ensure that electronic systems are used correctly by their employees. Such organisations often emply forensics consultancies and these businesses increasingly demand trained specialists. Professional certification in this area includes certified computer crime investigator, certified computer forensics technician, computer forensic computer examiner and professional certified investigator.
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one-to-one in-depth guidance
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interactive careers workshops
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Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points: 160 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: Applicants over 21 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.
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.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
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.
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International students
If you are an international student, you can find out about qualification equivalents accepted from your country by visiting our International website and accessing your region and country.Don't worry if you need to improve your English language ability or academic qualifications. We offer a range of English and university preparation courses to help you.
Course Fees
| Fees 2009 | |
|---|---|
| FT Y1 Entry UK/EU: | £2000 |
| Additional Costs | |
| No additional fees have been specified. | |
NOTE: The fees above are for entry in 2009 and are likely
to increase for entry in subsequent years. If you are a student from the Channel Islands or Isle of Man, fees
may differ. The fees listed above are annual for full-time students and per credit for part-time students. For
sandwich courses the placement year fee is £500. Eligible applicants to certain health courses can apply for a
means-tested bursary and to have their fees paid. Visit www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk.
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undergraduates who pay £3290 for annual tuition fees and receive the full Higher Education Maintenance Grant.
Bursaries for students enrolling in 2010 are: £500 in the first year of study, £800 in the second year of study and £1000 in the third
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