Computer Forensics, MSc

This programme is for graduates of computer science, engineering or a cognate discipline, who wish to develop specialist computer forensics skills, knowledge and techniques, including an understanding of the legal and statutory issues associated with the field.

With a particular emphasis on computer forensic tools, techniques, administration and legal procedures optional courses also enable students to specialise in a particular area of forensics or information security according to their interest.

The content of the programme is informed by industry professionals and advisers and includes industrial standard software and procedures.

We have excellent facilities for delivering the programme including specialist networking facilities in the Internet Security Research Laboratory (ISRL) with a wide range of operating systems and industrial standard software. (Metasploit, Wireshark, Scapy, EnCase)

Aims of the programme

Develop an extensive insight into business applications and requirements of computer forensics.
Develop a significant insight into legal and statutory issues relating to procedures, with particular regard to computer forensics.
Develop a comprehensive knowledge of ICT tools and techniques used in retrieving and analysing digital forensic data.

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Please telephone our Enquiry Unit on 020 8331 9000

School

Engineering

Location

Medway

Attendance

1 year full-time
2 years part-time
September start

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

A good degree (2.2 or above) or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Assessment

Students are assessed through examinations, case studies, assignments, practical work and a dissertation.

Professional recognition

This programme is designed to meet the further learning requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and British Computer Society (BCS).

Career options

Upon successful completion of this Master's programme students may seek employment for roles such as Computer Forensics Analyst, Forensic Engineer and Computer Forensic Investigator.

Content

Engineering Computer Forensics Acquisition (30 credits)
Engineering Computer Forensics Analysis (30 credits)
Engineering Forensics, Communications and Law (15 credits)
Strategy and Management (15 credits)
Research Methodology (15 credits)
Individual Project and Dissertation (60 credits)
One option from: Information and Network Security Engineering (15 credits) or
Database Security and Administration (15 credits)

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