With a clear focus on forensics and industry practices, this course equips students with the knowledge and skills to become a professional digital or cyber analyst, or investigator.
Digital forensics is a key part of the studies, alongside aspects of computer science. Students apply core computer science principles within the context of a cyber investigation, considering how they can be used to collect, examine and interpret digital evidence. There is a strong emphasis on interpreting raw digital data and developing reverse engineering skills. In practical sessions, students use industry-standard software and practices, understanding the intelligence aspects of evidence and intelligence acquired from examining material.
Teesside's dedicated digital forensics lab gives students access to forensic software used worldwide by industry practitioners to investigate digital devices, including forms of mobile device (mobile phones, tablets, drones). Students also use the vehicle lab to examine Sat Nav and wifi-connected cars. And they use Teesside's crime scene house for digital investigations on devices such as smart speakers and smart video doorbells. The regulatory landscape within digital forensics is changing. Working with current professionals within the digital and forensic industries, this course addresses the key competencies you need in the digital forensics industry and exposes students to the range of careers available.
The two-year master’s degree with advanced practice enhances students' qualification by adding a vocational or research based internship to the one-year master’s programme.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Sciences |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 9000 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 90 |
| PTE | 62 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 60%
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1001-1200
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1138
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