Computer Forensics Bachelor & Master in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Cyber Security and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) Middlesex University - 7% 23% £9250 £15100 £16600 103 London On campus Full-time
Cyber Security & Digital Forensics (including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) Kingston University - 5% 15% £9250 - 62 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Cyber Security & Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) Kingston University - 5% 10% £9250 - 108 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Cyber Security & Digital Forensics (with Sandwich Year) BSc (Hons) Kingston University 78% 5% 5% £9250 - 135 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time Sandwich
Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) London Metropolitan University - - - £9250 £17600 - London On campus Full-time
Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up) BSc (Hons) London Metropolitan University - - - £2310 £4400 - London On campus Part-time
Digital Forensics and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) London Metropolitan University - - - £2310 £4400 - London On campus Part-time
Digital Forensics MSc (PG) Middlesex University - - - £10500 £15300 - London On campus Full-time
Computer Forensics and Cyber Security MSc University of Greenwich - - - £11000 £18150 - London On campus Part-time
Cyber Security and Digital Forensics with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Middlesex University - - - £9250 £15100 £16600 - London On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Computer Forensics

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Current jobs

Among graduates of Computer Forensics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Specialisations within Computer Forensics

  • Disk Forensics
  • Network Forensics
  • Wireless Forensics
  • Database Forensics
  • Malware Forensics
  • Email Forensics
  • Memory Forensics

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Computer Forensics

  • Knowledge of technology and computer operating systems
  • Understanding the ethical issues regarding data
  • Ability to learn new things
  • Knowledge of legal issues regarding data
  • Analytical thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Problem- solving

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Computer Forensics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Jobs of graduates of Computer Forensics (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Computer Forensics at Bath Spa University

40% Process, plant and machine operatives
30% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Skilled trades occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Computer Forensics, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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