Program Overview

Master the skills of collecting and investigating forensically sound digital evidence and learn to navigate the increasingly complex world of cyber crime. Gain the skills to conduct digital investigations and prepare yourself for a role in this exciting, evolving industry.

Digital Forensics is concerned with identifying, reporting, and responding to security breaches.?In this course, you will learn how to acquire, analyze and report digital evidence and gain the technical skills to discover electronic traces of cybercrime.  

Course content is informed by research from DMU’s Cyber Technology Institute, meaning you will study up-to-date, industry-relevant topics, including cryptography, issues in criminal justice, and network forensics, during your degree.

Core modules will equip you with fundamental skills, where you will learn the powerful programming language of C, and explore computer systems and networks. You will then focus on modules in digital forensics, covering topics such as Windows Forensics, Linux Security, and Software and Security Management. During your studies, you will have access to equipment and software that is widely used by forensic investigators in law enforcement and e-discovery.

You can also enhance your employability by choosing from a range of optional modules, such as Professionalism in Forensics and Security where you will learn about the legal and professional context of cyber security, software engineering, computer science, and digital forensics.

This course is designed to prepare you for career paths in digital forensics, in roles such as security analysts, penetration testers, forensic investigators, and cyber security engineers.

Key features

• Study on an accredited course. Accreditation by BSC, The Chartered Institute for IT, meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional to raise your professional profile.
• This course is taught by experts from DMU’s Cyber Technology Institute which has an international reputation in computer security and digital forensics, influencing the approach taken by the UK government and leading organizations. 
• De Montfort University has been recognized for conducting world-leading cyber security research, having been named the East Midlands’ first ‘Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research’ (ACE-CSR).
• Computer Science and Informatics research at DMU was ranked third among modern UK universities for its research power in the latest Research Excellence Framework.
• Enhance your employability and gain industry experience by undertaking an optional work placement. Recent student placements took place at Airbus Group, ECSC, Viglen, Syngenta, Jagex and Capgemini.
• Develop your practical skills in our specialist forensic and security laboratories equipped with customized PCs that are configured with multiple operating systems, virtualization, and removable hard drives.
• Benefit from joining specialist student societies to develop your interests and skills outside of teaching time such as DMU Hackers and the eSport Society.