Overview

The Digital Forensic Investigation program offered by Staffordshire University is ideal for professionals or graduates who wish to obtain the specialist knowledge and skills required to record crime scenes and analyse electronic evidence using new technologies.

You’ll gain up-to-date knowledge for a career in this fast-moving area of forensic investigation. By using innovative software you’ll be equipped with the skills needed to collect, document, and interpret digital forensic evidence. In the final term, you’ll undertake an independent research project on a topic of your choice relating to this award.

Using real-world scenarios, you’ll apply theoretical understanding and knowledge to practical exercises in computer laboratories and at our crime scene house.

There is no placement as part of this course. However, students may wish to take some form of relevant employment or voluntary work as part of their course. The Staffordshire Forensic Partnership could facilitate work placements for students.

Careers

After completing the Digital Forensic Investigation course at Staffordshire University, you’ll be qualified to work in the following roles:

Digital forensic analyst

Digital investigator

Technical manager

Intelligence officer

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Advanced Research Methods

Cybercrime Forensic Analysis

Digital Evidence preparation and advanced crime scene documentation

Digital Forensic Fundamentals

Forensic Investigation Project

Independent Research Project

Law, Policy and Practice for Digital Evidence

Mobile Forensics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 13 months
Part-time
- 25 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-21 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Forensic Science Criminology Computer Sciences View 76 other Masters in Forensic Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirements for the award are normally: An undergraduate degree (2:2) in Forensic Science, Forensic Biology, Forensic Investigation, Policing and Criminal Investigation, Computing, STEM, or a related discipline.
If students do not have the required qualification but have professional experience, we would encourage you to apply as we consider all applications on their individual merit.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16750 GBP / year

≈ 16750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10609 GBP / year

≈ 10609 GBP / year

Living costs

Stoke-on-Trent

United Kingdom

550 - 850 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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