Our digitally transformed world creates many new opportunities for misconduct. Criminals are rapidly shifting their field of activity to the digital domain providing a growing need for trained forensic IT specialists who can act quickly and effectively in digital forensic investigations. The Master Digital Forensics is a two-year part-time program geared towards professionals with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree working in the digital forensic field, looking to widen their knowledge and develop their technical skills.
Who is the Master Digital Forensics for?
The Master Digital Forensics is a two-year part-time program geared towards professionals with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree working in the digital forensic field looking to widen their knowledge and developing their technical skills.
Study Load and your investment
The master has an average study load of 16 – 20 hours per week. This includes one dedicated day per week for on-campus lectures and guidance. Our education is offered in a hybrid format, providing the option to follow these lectures online.
The curriculum combines theory & practice. Participants are expected to carry out practical projects and assignments in their own workplace or at the Digital Forensics Lab at the Digital Forensics & E-Discovery lectorate based at the HSD-campus in the Hague.
Facilities
The Digital Forensics & E-Discovery lectorate has opened a laboratory on the campus of The Hague Security Delta (HSD) for digital forensic research with a focus on the Internet of Things (IoT). The Digital Forensics Lab has specialized equipment, knowledge and (digital forensics) software. You will be able to can use this environment for research and carrying out practical assignments.
You will also have access to the facilities of Leiden University of Applied Sciences when enrolled in the Master’s programme. For example, you will have access to an extensive selection of professional literature and research results via the digital learning environment, including from the Leiden Centre for Applied Bioscience (LCAB) and the research group Digital Forensics & E-Discovery. You can also contact the Media Centre for additional professional literature and free access to various databases.