Acquire a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts that form the basis of modern computer science to explore digital forensics at an advanced level. Our BSc will equip you with the techniques and processes to recover, trace and capture materials found in digital devices to help businesses tackle cybercrime.
**Why choose this course?**
- Accredited by the British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT
- Gain recognition of your specialism in Digital Forensics named in your degree title
- Access a wide range of equipme...
Acquire a solid foundation in the fundamental concepts that form the basis of modern computer science to explore digital forensics at an advanced level. Our BSc will equip you with the techniques and processes to recover, trace and capture materials found in digital devices to help businesses tackle cybercrime.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT<br/><br/><br/>- Gain recognition of your specialism in Digital Forensics named in your degree title<br/><br/><br/>- Access a wide range of equipment including supercomputer facilities and a VR lab<br/><br/><br/>- Our teaching is at the leading edge of the discipline and informed by subject research, industry trends and market requirements<br/><br/><br/>Our Computer Science (Digital Forensics) programme places emphasis on practical computer programming and software development. Initial modules provide a solid grounding in the theoretical underpinnings of the discipline, such as the handling and processing of evidence and the fundamentals of programming, computing and forensic science principles. You will learn how to develop computing applications for varied discipline specific problem domains, manage the development and use of computing systems and understand the techniques and processes that allow the recovery, trace and the capturing of digital data.<br/><br/>By following the Digital Forensics pathway, you will learn to locate and analyse evidence, conduct digital forensic investigations, undertake research to solve problems, write reports about your findings and compile evidence that would stand in a court of law. You will study in a digital forensic laboratory setting, which will be equipped with forensic workstations and forensic software typically found in digital forensic units. To complement and broaden your learning, you will also have the opportunity to explore optional modules in areas such as Interaction Design, and Criminalistic Methods. Your final year will culminate with the opportunity to deep dive into research focused modules (including a final year research project) relating to the specialist area of digital forensics.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
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Course Code
G414
Institution Code
K12
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff120 Access to HE DiplomaD:30 122 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma, including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits. Or 112 UCAS points in an Access to HE Diploma with Maths or Computer Science related content, including Distinction in at least 15 Level 3 credits. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice on whether your chosen course would qualify. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 555 in three Higher Levels or 30 points or 554 including 5 in Maths (any) or Computer Science or 29 points including 5 in Higher Level Maths (any) or Computer Science Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM DDM or DMM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Engineering GCSE/National 4/National 54 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification. A levelB,B,B BBB in three A levels OR BBC in three A levels including B in Maths or Computer Science T LevelM Merit in any T level |
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