Digital Forensics and Computer Security
MSc
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Digital Forensics and Computer Security
MSc
Essential
Information
Essential
Information
Location
Derby Campus, Kedleston
Road
Duration
One year of full-time study or
three years part-time
Start dates
September and January
Entry requirements
An undergraduate degree
(at least second class) or an
equivalent qualification.
Entry requirements
for EU/international
students
As above (or an international
equivalent qualification).
If English is not your first
language then you’ll need to
hold IELTS 6.5 or above.
Suitable for applicants from
The course aims to
• Equip
you with the ideal combination
of digital forensic and security skills
which are in huge demand within the
industry.
• Extend
your professional interests in
an area which is becoming crucially
important as the level of cybercrime
increases.
• Help
you develop your own research
portfolio, paving the way to a PhD.
About the course
The need to defend the security of the
computer systems, but also to retrieve
digital evidence when a computer is involved
in a criminal activity or security incident,
constantly increases.
A number of very specific factors are
contributing towards the growth of digital
forensics and computer security specialists:
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The popularity of the Internet has an
impact to the growth of malicious activity
taking place in the Online world demanding
a need for research and innovation in the
areas.
The cyber-attack threat levels have
increased and there is a requirement for
intelligent analysis of information and the
investigation of digital devices.
Digital devices capable of storing corporate
and personal data are widely used
increasing the need to secure information
and provide solutions to complex attacks
and their investigation.
Our MSc Digital Forensics and Computer
Security has been developed at a time of
rapid growth and continued demand in the
digital forensics industry. If you’re from
a computing, legal or law enforcement
background, it is an ideal way to extend
your professional interests and profile in an
area that is becoming increasingly critical to
organisations.
You’ll study fundamental – as well as
advanced – research concepts in both
computer forensics and security. There is an
emphasis on professional research and you’ll
be given opportunities throughout the course
to get involved with key research areas,
University of Derby
including industry-based projects developed
through our excellent links with employers.
You’ll study in our computing suite which is
equipped to industry standard providing the
ideal training environment for your research
and study.
Course content
This course is made up of three stages –
Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate
Diploma and MSc.
Postgraduate Certificate and
Postgraduate Diploma
You’ll study three of these modules to
achieve the Postgraduate Certificate and the
remaining three to achieve the Postgraduate
Diploma:
Studying at Masters Level and
Research Methods
This module will develop your ability to study
at masters level and help you to develop,
plan and execute a research project.
This module is also a prerequisite for
undertaking the Masters dissertation
(Independent Scholarship).
Advanced Concepts and Research
in Digital Forensics
Current and cutting-edge topics will be
presented to you so that you can identify a
core area for your research. Your research
theme will be developed throughout the
module, culminating in the production of a
professional research paper that outlines
key findings in the area. This module can act
as a springboard for further analysis and
development of your research question at
dissertation level.
Advanced Security Protocols
You’ll develop the advanced knowledge and
understanding of security protocols that
you need to analyse and formulate solutions
for the security of complex distributed
network architectures. The key focus of this
module is on the strategic deployment of
encryption and encryption related protocols.
Digital Forensics
This is a practical module in which you
will become increasingly familiar with the
investigative process. You’ll study different
investigation methodologies, gain practical
experience in the analysis of digital media,
and build your skills in report writing and the
presentation of evidence.
Cybercrime Analysis and
Investigation
You’ll develop your knowledge around
cybercrimes, law, society and technology
under the computing perspective. Your study
and practical understanding will be enhanced
by analysing related case studies. A blend of
seminars and lectures will support the guided
research you’ll undertake for the completion
of this module.
Security: Attacks and
Countermeasures
Using a blend of practical and theoretical
approaches, this module will empower
you with the analytical tools to perform
pragmatic and ethical system penetration
testing. Using popular open source tools,
you’ll be given a framework to research
and develop innovative methods which can
be used to uncover security vulnerabilities
in modern networked environments.
Research will be performed in how to
circumvent real world attacks using
appropriate detection and prevention
techniques. Through investigation, analysis
and creative design, you’ll become adept
in how to protect systems against internal
and external threats.
MSc
You’ll study this module:
Independent Scholarship
This triple module enables you to integrate
the knowledge you’ve gained in other
modules to formulate, research and resolve
a real-world, commercial IT problem. You’ll
present your findings and solution in the form
of a dissertation.
Similar courses:
Cyber Security
•• MSc
MSc Information Technology
• MSc Advanced Computer Networks
“I found this course
to be very rewarding
and the content
really interesting with
some modules more
challenging than others.
I now have a much
more impressive CV,
which includes not only
the relevant knowledge
gained from the course,
but also the skills
required to complete a
masters.”
Lee Pilmott, Graduate
How To Apply
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Fees for UK/EU students
2015/2016 fees were £550
per 20 credit module. You’ll
study the equivalent of nine
20 credit modules in total.
Please check our website for
the latest information.
Fees for international
students
2015/2016 fees were £11,760
per year. Please check
our website for the latest
information.
Contact us
Virginia Franqueira
01332 592442
[email protected]
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