Course summary
Develop in-demand forensic and security skills and graduate with a master’s. You’ll learn to analyse devices and protect businesses from illegal attacks. Develop the skills to perform digital forensic analysis on devices and implement cyber security mechanisms into any business. As part of this course, you’ll:
- Complete an extra year of specialist study to achieve a masters qualification
- Combine expertise in two fields of national importance
- Analyse digital devices, such as hard drives, in computer forensics modules to identify and investigate their contents
- Learn to use your knowledge of computer systems and networks to protect businesses and users from malicious attacks in computer security modules
- Learn practical investigative and 'hacking' techniques
- Learn through practical applications on our bespoke Hacktivity system that replicates real-world business systems and potential attacks
- Professionally accredited – by the British Computer Society
- Access to specialist software – including Hacktivity and EnCase to enable you to put your knowledge into practice
- Industry partnerships – including working with West Yorkshire Police
- Opportunity to join the Ethical Hacking Society – share ideas with your peers
- Placement opportunities – enhance your learning and add experience to your CV
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
- Computer Communications
- Fundamentals of Computer Programming
- Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
- Fundamentals of Databases
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Digital Forensics Processing
- Cyber Security Landscapes
- Web & Network Security
- Digital Forensics Analysis
- Team Project
- Project
- Systems Security
- Mobile Forensic Investigations
- Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis
- Research Practice
- Forensic Image & Video Processing
- Dissertation
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I2F3
- Institution code:
- L27
- Campus name:
- Headingley Campus
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
Additional entry requirements
Other
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE
Clearing contact details
Admissions Enquiries
0113 812 3113
Additional information
0900 hrs - 1700 hrs Monday to Friday