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FSC-30035 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

FSC-30035 - Digital Forensics: Applications and Examinations
Coordinator: Emma Hough Room: LJ0.04B
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module will expand on the knowledge and understanding gained from the Digital Forensics: Crime and Technology module. Using AXIOM, software used within industry, you will work through a number of set tasks to gain the skills vital for working within a digital forensics unit. You will be asked to complete a written assessment and at the end of the module, you will take an external examination to become a certified examiner within the software.

Aims
This module aims to provide students with an in-depth practical understanding of the analysis techniques and tools used by digital forensic examiners. Students will learn to analyse and parse the key areas of digital evidence across some of the main operating systems and develop an understanding as to their significance.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/fsc-30035/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the main sources of digital evidence in the main operating systems: 1
Develop an understanding of internationally recognised digital forensic tools and apply them appropriately: 1
Develop an ability to research the structure of potential evidence and understand its significance: 1
Critically review the implementation of the legal and ethical issues relating to presenting evidence in a court of law: 1

Study hours

Lectures: 12 hours
Pre-laboratory reading: 8 hours
Laboratory sessions: 25 hours
Independent learning and assessment completion: 105 hours

School Rules

Successful completion of FHEQ Level 5 modules including FSC-20013 Digital Forensics Module

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 100%
Portfolio
A portfolio of work, equivalent to 5000 words overall, completed throughout the semester, with a single submission deadline at the end of the module. The portfolio will include MCQs and proformas from the practical sessions, focusing on the examination of different digital devices, working with the digital forensic software and gaining the knowledge for the certification.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025