Curriculum

Four semesters. From observation to applied analytics.

A semester-by-semester progression — foundations in the Certificate stage, intermediate practice and applied analytics in the Diploma stage.

01

Certificate · Semester I

Foundations of Forensic & Cyber Discipline

  • Introduction to Forensic Science
    Scope, history, branches and the evidence mindset.
  • Crime Scene Awareness
    Observation, documentation, sketching and basic protocols.
  • Evidence Handling Basics
    Collection, packaging, labelling and chain-of-custody.
  • Digital Literacy & Cyber Awareness
    Personal cyber hygiene, devices and online traces.
  • Communication & Reporting
    Clear, structured forensic writing fundamentals.
02

Certificate · Semester II

Investigation Support & Practicum Readiness

  • Police Science & Criminal Justice
    Investigation, evidence and forensic support in practice.
  • Instrumentation Basics
    Common forensic tools and laboratory orientation.
  • Behavioural Awareness
    Witness, suspect and interview observation basics.
  • Digital Evidence Foundations
    Metadata, devices and basic preservation.
  • Practicum / Internship
    Workplace discipline and supervised exposure.
03

Diploma · Semester III

Digital Investigation & Legal Mapping

  • Digital Forensics Intermediate
    Acquisition, hashing and basic analysis workflows.
  • AI-Supported Review
    Responsible AI tools for screening and organising evidence.
  • Legal Frameworks
    Mapping forensic work to laws and procedures.
  • Interdisciplinary Awareness
    Bridging science, tech, law and ethics.
  • Case Documentation
    Formal communication and structured reporting.
04

Diploma · Semester IV

Applied Analytics & Exit Readiness

  • Biology & Serology Basics
    Biological clues and supervised laboratory practice.
  • Data Analytics for Cases
    Analytics fundamentals and case datasets.
  • Dashboards & Visualisation
    Building clear, decision-ready visual reports.
  • Research Basics
    Methodology, ethics and review.
  • Capstone Practicum
    Applied case work toward employability.
Note

Curriculum is academic — schedule may vary.

The University may issue separate notifications for examination regulations, attendance, fees and final ordinance details. The themes above describe the academic intent of each semester.