Start date: March 2025
*UK level 7 comparable to level 9 on Irish national
Post-Graduate Diploma in Information Security and Digital Forensics
Overview
This Post-Graduate Diploma in Information Security and Digital Forensics explores system vulnerabilities, cyber-attack prevention, and forensic investigation techniques. You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like FTK and Cellebrite, learning to collect and analyze digital evidence. Core modules include Security Management, Computer Security, Digital Forensics, and IT & Internet Law, providing a comprehensive understanding of risk management and legal frameworks. This course equips you with the skills to safeguard systems, investigate breaches, and ensure robust cyber defense strategies.
Learning Outcomes
- Advanced Information Security & Forensics Skills: Develop comprehensive skills in information security and digital forensics through a blend of theory and advanced practical application.
- Critical Analysis & Problem-Solving: Cultivate critical thinking and analytical abilities to investigate computer incidents, identify security flaws, and contribute to research-driven solutions.
- Professional IT Career Preparation: Acquire the professional skills and knowledge necessary for senior-level careers in the IT industry, including expertise in service-oriented computing and business information system security.
- Real-World Industrial Experience: Gain invaluable hands-on experience through an industrial placement scheme, bridging academic learning with practical application.
Programme Modules
Modules include Security Management, Computer Security, IT and Internet Law and Digital Forensics.
Advance your career in a wide range of roles, including: Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Administrator, Emerging Threat Analyst, Security Analyst and more.
How distance learning works
Chevron is committed to the delivery of a high-quality learning experience through blended learning. Our approach combines the flexibility of learning online, with classroom-based support and instruction, drawing on the strengths of each learning space. We have considerable expertise in flexible study and our online interactive learning management system is designed to enable you to study at your own pace.
All materials such as course notes, supplementary reading documentation, online videos, and assignment briefs are contained in folders within each module. You will also have access to our online student community, webinars, and discussion forums to foster communication with our other students to discuss and resolve issues related to your studies.
Online delivery is supported by an induction day at the beginning of the programme and 5 interactive Saturday sessions throughout the course.
Student support
At Chevron College we are committed to the ongoing needs of our students and offer unrivalled support to all our learners:
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- Highly qualified and experienced tutors.
- Online & interactive course content, discussion forum & webinars – study when it suits you.
- Scheduled weekly webinars.
- The opportunity to avail of formative feedback on draft assessments.
- Studies Advisor to assist with study plan and skills, in addition to referencing support. Recommended reading uploaded on online platform.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) in Computer Science (or equivalent degree with significant maths and computing content).
You may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.
