Overview

The Cyber Forensic Investigation course from University of Gloucestershire aim is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to be able to undertake digital forensic investigation in accordance with established professional practices and legal requirements. To achieve this, the course has been designed to create effective cyber forensic investigators who will have acquired the necessary technical skills and knowledge to work within a managerial role in the industry.

Each module will be delivered in a five-day block of study – combining traditional lectures and tutorials with support from industry case studies and seminars.

Assignments issued at the end of each block will be simulating real-world scenarios and, where possible, live briefs will be used. Teamwork and communication skills are embedded throughout.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of this course are well equipped to join high-tech crime units, engage in digital media investigations, or specialise in e-discovery and data recovery. The skills acquired in this programme are also highly valued in insurance assessment, where expertise in digital forensics is increasingly in demand.

This course provides the practical and analytical skills needed to succeed in a variety of professional roles in the field of cyber forensics.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Digital Crime Scene
Management of Digital Investigations
Mobile Device Forensics
Preparation and Presentation of Digital Evidence
Human Factors in Cyber Security
Cyber Security Principles

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Applications are accepted until courses are full or teaching has begun.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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64

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6

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General requirements

You should hold at least a 2.2 Bachelors degree with honours.

We will consider a comparable professional or postgraduate qualification
Relevant work experience will also be taken into consideration
The programme requires competency in IT, computer programming, networking or databases either from a relevant first degree or professional experience.

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Tuition Fees

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18490 GBP / year

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10120 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cheltenham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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