Program Description
The BSc (Hons) Computer and Digital Forensics at Teesside University is ideal if students are interested in forging a career in computer security and forensics. Experts in computer and digital forensics have a key role to play in investigating, preventing and detecting crime, and countering terrorist threats. Digital forensics is a field undergoing significant growth - the real challenge for law enforcement is keeping up with the rapid pace of technological development.
This course prepares students for the challenges law enforcement agencies face in keeping up with the rapid pace of technological development. It really is the future of crime. They can complete an optional work placement year as part of this degree course at no extra cost.
Experts in computer and digital forensics have a key role to play in investigating and preventing and detecting crime, and countering terrorist threats. Students learn about file formats, data recovery techniques, networking and routing, communication protocols and security, cryptography, reverse engineering and investigative techniques. They use industry computer forensic tools such as X-Ways, Magnet AXIOM, UFED Cellebrite, and Passware.
