In this degree programme, which was developed together with cybercrime professionals, you can expect an application-oriented learning spectrum ranging from the foundation courses of computer science, network and computer technology, cyber security and criminalistics to specific methods and procedures for obtaining forensic evidence.
The full-time or part-time studies are divided into a subject-specific foundation course, the application-oriented expert course in digital forensics, an individual specialisation semester and a practical phase including the Bachelor's thesis.
If you are interested, our study programme also allows you to gain experience abroad through the mobility window.
A Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics is the foundation for a successful professional career in the cutting-edge field of cyber security. The breadth of subject matter and practical orientation of the studies open up numerous career opportunities:
- in law enforcement agencies
- in companies with extensive information technology
- as independent cybercrime investigators or IT forensic experts for companies and investigative authorities,
- as threat hunters to identify existing but not yet known cyber threats in the IT system.
- in IT system houses that offer security operations centres (SOCs) as a service for companies and organisations of all kinds
- as forensics experts for training and continuing education in a highly dynamic specialist market
- as incident experts for insurance companies, banks and public authorities
- as independent computer scientists in consulting and support for the creation of secure IT systems
The Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics also qualifies you for a Master's degree programme, e.g. in Cyber Security Management (M.Sc.).
