MSc Computer Forensics

Computer forensics is a rapidly expanding area, leading to an increasing demand fro

Our Masters in Computer Forensics is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which provides support to critical organisations in the UK when dealing with cybersecurity attacks.

What you will study?

Forensic computer analysts may be involved in a range of investigations, such as online fraud, digital espionage, counter-terrorism, possession of illegal imagery and information theft. A typical investigation would involve identifying and securing computer equipment, followed by the application of forensic methods and specialist computer programmes in pursuit of evidence. Tasks include recovering data from digital media, analysis of records to establish the location of a device, uncovering data trails, careful documentation of the investigation, presenting findings and acting as an expert witness in court.

• Computer Forensics and Crime Investigation (20 credits)
  To synthesize knowledge of the tools, techniques and practices associated with computer forensics. To develop the student’s ability to apply computer forensics principles to a range of problems.
   
• Forensics Techniques and Data Recovery(20 credits)
  To cover at an advanced level a number of both practical and theoretical principles regarding Computer Forensics and data Recovery for a range of different sources.
   
• Network Security (20 credits)
  To enable students to evaluate, synthesize and validate the identification of security issues and their associated impacts against devices and protocols that make up networks and distributed systems.
   
• Security Management (20 credits)
  To provide a knowledge of the tools and techniques available to secure and manage, in a meaningful manner, an information system.
   
• Incident Management and Incident Response (20 credits)
  To evaluate, analyse and synthesize the capability to perform incident management and incident response.
   
• Project Management and Research Methodology (20 credits)
  To understand current developments in project management, its techniques and tools, and to determine and use appropriate ones in contexts where there are many interacting factors.
   
• MSc Project (60 credits)
  To provide the opportunity for students to employ autonomy and originality in the application of their computing, award and research skills to a complex problem. To provide an opportunity for the student to investigate a topical, award-relevant issue of their choice in some depth. To produce a justified solution to a significant problem that is informed by a critical review of research. To further develop the student's investigative, research, writing and presentation skills as a self-directed, autonomous learner.