Bachelor in Digital forensics and incident response

Bachelor in Digital forensics and incident response is one of 3 English-taught Cybersecurity programmes at Bachelor's Degree level in the register, offered by 1 institution.

What you study

The Bachelor in Digital Forensics and Incident Response is a 180 ECTS degree taught in English at Noroff School of Technology and Digital Media in Kristiansand. The programme trains you to be a digital detective. You learn to investigate the who, what, where and when in complex digital environments, and to handle the detection, response and recovery of cyber incidents.

Courses in the first year are Network Fundamentals, Introduction to Programming, Mathematics 1, Programming and Databases, Operating Systems and Computer Architecture, Applied Cryptography and Academic Skills 1. In the second year you take Network Architectures and Protocols, Digital Forensics Fundamentals, Incident Response Fundamentals, Mathematics 2, Network Forensics, Digital Forensic Investigation and Academic Skills 2. The third year has Advanced Incident Response, Advanced Device Forensics, Data Recovery and Advanced Imaging, elective courses and a Bachelor Project.

The curriculum covers securing and examining digital data, investigating and presenting digital evidence, and recovering from cyber attacks and data breaches. Applied cryptography and its applications to digital forensics and incident response are also included. You work with industry tools such as Magnet AXIOM in practical sessions. AI prompt generation is explored in second-year subjects, and you learn prompt engineering so you can use AI safely and purposefully. A human element is still needed to validate responses and maintain the integrity of an investigation.

How the programme is organised

The programme is three years full time and is offered online. As an online student, you are responsible for purchasing the required equipment and installing your software, and for its maintenance. The first year builds core technical skills and research and study skills. The second year goes deeper into digital forensics and incident response, and is where specialisation starts. The third year ends with electives and a bachelor's project, guided by experienced professionals, to prepare you for current and future technological challenges in industry.

The programme is accredited by NOKUT and approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen).

Who it suits

This programme is built for students who are curious about crime, justice and technology. It blends principles of criminology with technical expertise to uncover, analyse and reconstruct digital evidence and user behaviour. If you want to work on the front line of modern investigation, where fraud, hacking, data breaches and cyberstalking increasingly depend on digital evidence, this is a good fit. The programme prepares you for careers in digital forensics and incident response within organisations, cybersecurity firms and law enforcement.

Admission, language and next steps

To qualify, you need general study competence. It is also possible to apply based on recognised prior learning. There is a special requirement of Math R1, or S1 and S2, or an international equivalent. Other documented knowledge or education can be accepted as equivalent. For international students, requirements differ depending on which country you received your education from, so check the specific requirements for your country.

Admission is ongoing, and applications are processed in the order they are submitted. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can secure a study place. The language of instruction is English. Check the programme page for the application deadline and how to apply. Noroff is a private institution and sets its own fees. The programme is approved for loans and grants from Lånekassen; check whether you are eligible as a foreign citizen.

Study in Norway states that bachelor’s programmes taught in English are applied for through each institution’s own system. The basic entry requirement is the Higher Education Entrance Qualification (GSU) for your country, and many programmes add language and subject requirements. Deadlines are set by each institution for each programme, so confirm yours. Entry requirements and language tests are also set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, study permits and housing.