Course overview
You learn through a combination of pre-recorded materials and exercises to complete at your own pace, with a weekly one-hour live session to discuss key concepts and debate core syllabus topics. Tutor support is available throughout the specified weekly times.
Summer university
Start date: to be confirmed
Applications open early April. To receive a notification when applications open, please register your details
You can study up to 30 credits at Summer University and you can select up to three modules on the same application form. If you would like to add a module later, or change one of your choices, then please email summer.university@tees.ac.uk.
Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. All applicants under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment must provide a completed parental consent form and those under 16 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can download the
parental consent form and send to
summer.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.
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Where you study
This course is delivered online.
Course details
What you study
Topics covered:
- what is digital forensics?
- best practices and processes
- evidence handling
- digital investigatory concepts including deleted file recovery, file identification and artefact analysis
- presentation of evidence
- the law.
How you are assessed
All learning outcomes will be assessed in a single assignment requiring students to undertake a mock investigation of a supplied piece of evidence and report their case findings.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
As this is an online course you need access to a computer and be comfortable learning through an online platform. A strong and stable internet connection is required, and a webcam and microphone to participate in any interactive elements of the course
International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.
Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. All applicants under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment must provide a completed parental consent form and those under 16 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can download the
parental consent form and send to
summer.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.