Overview

This Computer and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) (Hons) course from Teesside University , prepares you for the challenges law enforcement agencies face in keeping up with the rapid pace of technological development. It really is the future of crime.

Quick Facts:

Digital forensics is a field undergoing significant growth - the real challenge for law enforcement is keeping up with the rapid pace of technological development. Mobile phones, iPads and the internet are being used to perpetrate crimes and terrorist activities, creating billion-pound losses, and threatening national and international security.
Experts in computer and digital forensics have a key role to play in investigating and preventing and detecting crime, and countering terrorist threats. You learn about file formats, data recovery techniques, networking and routing, communication protocols and security, cryptography, reverse engineering and investigative techniques.
Graduates can gain employment in a wide range of companies, government organisations, security services and the financial sector to name just a few. There are opportunities with forensic science agencies, the police and HM Revenue & Customs, as well as in computer security and forensic intelligence. Some of our recent graduates have gone on to work with Cleveland Police, North Yorkshire Police, Greater Manchester Police, and Sapphire.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Big Data

Crime Scene and Forensic Practice

Global Grand Challenges

Cybercrime

Programming for Life

The Role of Enforcement Agencies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 192 other Bachelors in Cyber Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Any combination of level 3 qualifications, each application is considered on a case-by-case basis.

English language and maths requirements

Acceptable qualifications include:

GCSE grade 4

Level 2 Key Skills

Level 2 Functional Skills

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Middlesbrough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Middlesbrough

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