This innovative award focuses on the use of new technologies to digitally document crime scenes, analyze digital evidence, and comprehend concepts of digital law. This emerging field corresponds to the rapidly changing face of forensic investigations around the world.
You'll gain current knowledge for a career in this fast-paced field of forensic investigation. You'll learn how to collect, document, and interpret digital forensic evidence by using cutting-edge software. In the final term, you will conduct independent research on a topic related to this award of your choice. Using real-world scenarios, you'll apply theoretical understanding and knowledge to practical exercises in computer laboratories and at our crime scene house.
University of Staffordshire
Digital Forensic Investigation MSc
Entry Requirements
- An undergraduate degree (2:2) in Forensic Science, Forensic Biology, Forensic Investigation, Policing and Criminal Investigation, Computing, STEM, or a related discipline is normally required for entry.
A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Career Prospects
After completing the Digital Forensic Investigation MSc, you’ll be qualified to work in the following roles:
- Digital forensic analyst
- Digital investigator
- Technical manager
- Intelligence officer
Course Details
This award is shared by the Schools of Justice, Security, and Sustainability and Digital, Technologies, and Arts. You must complete eight mandatory modules, including an independent research project. The first two stages of the award are the postgraduate certificate and postgraduate diploma.
The emphasis at the certificate level is on the crime scene and the collection and documentation of evidence. You will also learn how to use digital forensics as evidence in the British legal system.
You will further develop your subject specialist knowledge and skills at the diploma level, as well as learn about advanced research methods, which are required for the Independent Research Project module.
Year 1
Compulsory Modules:
Digital Forensics 20 credits
Independent Research Project 60 credits
Law, Policy, And Practice For Digital Evidence 20 credits
Statistical Approaches To Forensics 20 credits
Optional Modules:
Child Safeguarding 20 credits
Expert Witness And The Legal System 20 credits
Virtualization And Infrastructure 20 credits
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