Computer Science (Digital Forensics)

Dive into the intriguing world of forensics, discover how crime scene science operates within the UK legal system and learn the techniques and processes that allow the recovery, trace and capturing of digital data. Our Computer Science (Digital Forensics) programme blends a solid foundation in computing, mathematics and programming with the technical and analytical skills to make an impact in the fight against cybercrime. With dedicated professional development and employability modules, and the opportunity to spend time in industry, we’ll support you to develop the practical, technical and communications skills sought by employers.

Why choose this course?

- Accredited by the British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT

- Apply your learning by gathering digital evidence at our simulated crime scene house and analysing it using industry software

- Enhance your employability by learning to programme in Python and Java

- Be career ready by gaining transferrable, professional and employability skills

- Graduate with a named specialism on your degree to highlight your skills to employers

Given the ongoing need for industry to be concerned with identifying, reporting and responding to security breaches, our Digital Forensics programme will enable you 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.

Throughout the programme, you’ll engage with real-world scenarios to enhance your learning. You can spend time in industry with a year-long or modular placement, develop employability skills and even pursue a personal interest in computer science by proposing a project that showcases your knowledge and skills. You can also personalise your degree, by choosing from a variety of optional modules. This gives you flexibility to explore new topics or deep dive into areas you are passionate about.

In your final year you will unleash your creativity and undertake a substantial piece of research, applying theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to a digital forensic-related technical, software, research or business problem. Your final year project is an excellent opportunity for you to draw together skills in experimental study design, critical interpretation of data, presentation and project management. You will also deepen your understanding in your specialism whilst choosing optional modules in subjects that are aligned to your interests.

About Keele

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.

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.

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.