Advanced Digital Forensic Professional Apprenticeship MSc - funding opportunities available

This part-time course meets the requirements of the Level 7 Advanced Digital Forensic Professional Apprenticeship Programme. Eligible organisations will be able to use their Apprenticeship Levy to cover the cost of the course tuition fees. Find out more about Master's Apprenticeships.

As recognised by the National Police Chiefs' Council, ‘today, virtually every crime has a digital element, often involving vast amounts of complex data’ and His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) states that ‘demand for digital forensic examinations was increasing year on year’. The result of which is a need for capability in the area of digital forensic analysis within law enforcement, government and private sector where the investigation of incidents where digital devices and their data are involved. 

The Advanced Digital Forensic Professional (Apprenticeship) course covers a range of key areas pertinent to planning and conducting digital forensic investigation in a complex and tech-divers landscape, and the communication of any results effectively. Students will understand the overarching legal, ethical, privacy, professional and quality issues that govern and influence the digital forensic investigative landscape and the requirements for providing a digital forensic service. Through the use of industry-utilised tools and techniques, students will also understand and deploy current state of the art investigative techniques and procedures appropriate for the capture, analysis and interpretation of data derived from a range of digital devices, contextualised with real world problems. You will also develop your own communication, problem solving, research and academic skills through a range of activities and assessments.

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Why this course?

Cranfield University has a wealth of experience in the forensics domain and has been involved with the delivery of digital forensic training and education for over 20 years. Our state of the art facilities and expertise is unrivalled. You will have the chance to engage with and be taught by academics who are involved with cutting edge research in this field, as well as a range of experts from industry, bringing specialist knowledge and skills to support your learning.

Your career

The programme offers a highly effective springboard into many career opportunities. These include employment routes to Government and non-Governmental bodies, police departments and independent digital forensic consultants. It is also a necessary introduction that leads into conducting research at PhD level in the subject. The Digital Forensics MSc could be an important stepping-stone to an academic career in Digital Forensics.

Popular jobs roles in the digital forensics/cyber security sector include:

• Junior OSINT Analyst,
• Forensic eDiscovery Services,
• Cyber Security Analyst,
• Expert in Digital Forensics.

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