Program Description

Digital Forensics is concerned with identifying and responding to security breaches and reporting them to relevant authorities. 

In DMU laboratories students have access to equipment and software that is widely used by forensic investigators in law enforcement and e-discovery. Students will learn how to acquire, analyse and report digital evidence and gain the technical skills to discover electronic traces of cyber-crime.

Reasons to study Digital Forensics at De Montfort University (DMU):

• DMU has achieved Gold, the highest ranking possible under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF): Indicating the outstanding learning and teaching on offer at DMU. [Office for Students, 2017]
• International reputation for research: DMU’s Cyber Technology Institute has an international reputation in computer forensics and digital forensics, which influences the UK government and corporations in their approach to digital forensics and security. Computer Science and Informatics research at DMU was ranked third among modern UK universities for its research power in the Research Excellence Framework 2014.
• 97.3% of DMU graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating: According to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report
• Work placement opportunities: Students can enhance their employability and gain industry experience by undertaking an optional work placement. Recent placements in the School of Computer Science and Informatics include experience at Airbus Group, ECSC, Viglen, Syngenta, Jagex and Capgemini
• Develop practical skills in specialist facilities: Students have access to specialist forensic and security laboratories within our dedicated Cyber Security Centre, equipped with customised PCs that are configured with multiple operating systems, virtualisation and removable hard drives
• Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal
• All students have the opportunity to take part in a #DMUglobal experience, which can enrich their studies and expand their cultural horizons. Previous #DMUglobal trips have included New York, Berlin, Hong Kong, China, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Russia and Italy to name a few.