Bachelor of Science (Honours) Forensic Computing (Top-up)

After graduation, students may choose to pursue the following roles:

• Cybersecurity Specialist
• Computer Forensic Investigator
• Digital Forensics Specialist
• Penetration Tester
• IT Service Manager

This Degree programme can be completed in a minimum of 18 months on a full-time basis. Below is the programme structure:

• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Forensic Fundamentals
• Business Information Systems Security
• Forensic Investigations
• Web-Script Programming
• Computer Operating Systems and Intermediate Networking
• Malware Forensics
• Security and Cryptography
• Practical Data Analytics and Mining
• System Security
• Final Year Engineering Project

For more information, please fill up the enquiry form so that our programme consultants can get back to you.

This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which includes:

• Polytechnic Diploma
• Kaplan Diploma
• Other Private Diplomas and/or Foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.

English Requirements:

• Successful completion of an approved Diploma qualification or higher, where the language of instruction was English can be considered.
• Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement²

Delivery Methods:
Each term is a 12-week period covering 2 units of study. Each unit is provided with 36 hours of academic induction/seminar sessions over the duration of the term. Programmes are scheduled for 5 days a week, 3 hours a day. Students are expected to be on campus for classes, workshops and self-study.

Assessment Methods:
Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, projects or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.

Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Forensic Computing from University of Portsmouth.

 The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates.

Tuition Fee:

The tuition fee covers university registration, study guides, intensive seminars and workshops, assignments, examination (if applicable), projects, Degree (if earned) and transcript.

• Programme tuition fee: S$$22,577.00 (11 modules) payable in 6 instalments
• Receive S$400 referral bursary when you recommend your friend to join our Degree programme*.

Education Loan                  

Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs

• Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
• Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.

Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years

Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. T&C apply, subject to bank’s approval.

Non-tuition Fee:

• Non-refundable application fee²: S$181.90
• Student development fee: S$214.00

Note: all prices are inclusive of 7% Goods & Services Tax (GST). Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown. All fees are subject to change annually. The fees above have been updated and are accurate as of 1 November 2018. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.

Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.

Tuition fee:

The tuition fee covers university registration, study guides, intensive seminars and workshops, assignments, examination (if applicable), projects, Degree (if earned) and transcript.

• Programme tuition fee: S$24,396.00

Education Loan:

Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs

• Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
• Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.

Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years

Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. T&C apply, subject to bank’s approval.

Non-tuition Fees:

• Non-refundable application fee²: S$492.20
• Administration fee: S$856 (which includes application for Kaplan student access card, student’s pass, fee protection scheme and medical insurance)

Note: all prices are inclusive of 7% Goods & Services Tax (GST). Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown. All fees are subject to change annually. The fees above have been updated and are accurate as of 3 January 2018. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.

Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.

There are 2 intakes per year. Please contact our programme consultants to obtain a copy of the class schedules.

¹ Our IT programmes are designed with about 50% practical and 50% theory lessons, but subject to change.

² http://www.port.ac.uk/application-fees-and-funding/international-applications

* Terms and conditions apply.
** Terms and conditions apply. Education loan is subject to bank’s approval.