BSc (Hons) Digital Forensics in Leicester United Kingdom | De Montfort University

De Montfort University | Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 15,750
(c. USD20,991.29)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Overview
Digital Forensics focuses on detecting, documenting, and addressing security incidents. This program teaches you to collect, examine, and present digital evidence while developing technical expertise to uncover electronic traces of cybercrime.

Curriculum content draws from research conducted at DMU's Cyber Technology Institute, ensuring you explore current, industry-relevant subjects like cryptography, criminal justice challenges, and network forensics throughout your studies.

Foundational modules provide essential skills, including instruction in the powerful C programming language and investigations into computer systems and networks. Specialized digital forensics modules cover areas such as Windows Forensics, Linux Security, and Software/Security Management. Throughout the course, you'll utilize equipment and software commonly employed by forensic professionals in law enforcement and digital investigations.



Duration: Three years full-time, four years including placement


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent, plus one of the following:
Normally 112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent or
BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM or
Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or
International Baccalaureate: 26+ points
Foundation Year in Computing: Pass Foundation, and progression is at the discretion of the programme leader. Refer to the Foundation team for further guidance.
English language If English is not your first language we require an English language level of IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component or equivalent

Tuition GBP 15,750

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