About Computer Forensics - Bsc (hons) / Msci in Birmingham City University
The course covers the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of data recovered from computers and digital devices to establish factual evidence. Our dedicated specialist Digital Forensics Laboratory hosts professional digital forensics tools, including EnCase, FTK, XRY, Cellebrite and other industry standard tools. You will also develop the necessary legal, expert witness and professional skills required by employers.
This course is for you if you want to combine a highly rigorous academic qualification with real life practical work experience that will prepare you to apply your knowledge as a computer forensics expert or forensic investigator. You’ll be joining a well established course, with a proven track record of producing skilled and confident graduates who are ready to meet the demands of the digital forensics industry. To ensure the course meets the knowledge and skill requirements for conducting professional digital forensic investigations, the course curriculum has been designed in close consultation with digital forensics experts from the private sector as well as from a number of UK police constabularies.
IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands.
Higher secondary academic qualification level including Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing related subjects.
Birmingham City University Highlights
Institution Type |
Public |
Student Population |
25,800 |
FAFSA Code |
G12215 |
Application Cost |
20-26 GBP for UCAS |
Accreditation |
ACCA, CIMA, RIBA, and, many others |
Average Cost of Attendance |
18,086.5-27,575.5 GBP |
Birmingham City University Average Tuition fees and Other Expenses
This figure is an estimate of the basic living costs during the first nine months of studies, which covers most expenses including average tuition fees.
Items |
Amount per annum in GBP |
Tuition and fees |
5,700-13,200 |
Accommodation |
5,483-7,013 |
Food |
2,600 |
Books and supplies |
450 |
Utilities like gas, laundry, electricity, etc |
2,355 |
Transportation |
390 |
Leisure/social activities |
600-960 |
Miscellaneous such as TV license, telephone cost, police registration, subscriptions, etc |
490.5 |
Insurance |
15-117 |
Total |
18,086.5-27,575.5 |