Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Leeds Beckett University

Overview

As part of this Cyber Security and Digital Forensics programme from Leeds Beckett University , 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 practical investigative and 'hacking' techniques

• Learn through practical applications on the bespoke Hacktivity system that replicates real-world business systems and potential attacks

Career opportunities:

This course will provide you with a master's qualification and the expertise to enter a career in digital forensics and security. You’ll be skilled in both disciplines and prepared for a wide range of jobs. Organisations of all shapes and sizes are now looking to improve in the areas of forensics and security, opening further job opportunities. The wide variety of skills you develop on your course will allow you to work in any computing role.

• Penetration tester

• Cyber security consultant

• Software, web or database developer

• Forensic computer analyst

• Digital evidence investigator

• Police officer (digital forensics)

Accreditation

Professionally accredited by the British Computer Society