This degree focuses on the key elements of computer forensics and security, namely principles and practices, information and network security, file system based forensics and analysis, network and internet forensics and the legal and ethical issues involved in any digital investigation. You will gain a broad understanding of the phases of a forensic investigation and of computing in general. Extensive group work will develop your ability to think logically and use your initiative to critically analyse problems in the forensic domain.

Typical areas of study include programming, computer hardware and fundamentals, computing mathematics, computer networks and operating systems alongside specialist subjects such as forensics and security of file systems, networks and the internet.

The School is an academic partner of the Institute of Information Security Professionals. This partner status recognises our expertise in the field of information and cyber security.