36 monthsProgramme duration
19,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
23 Jul, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
You'll learn all about the world of internet fraud on our intensive Digital Forensics and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree. On this course you'll discover techniques for stopping hackers, analyse risks and troubleshoot security issues on the latest gadgets.
Our Cyber Security Research Centre provides a secure environment for you to study alongside our industry partners. You'll also get to work on live projects, giving you experience of the real working world.
You'll graduate fully prepared to thrive in the cyber security industry.
Our Digital Forensics and Cyber Security BSc degree has been accredited with full CITP status by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. This accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. As a graduate of this course, accreditation will also entitle you to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
We ranked first in the country with 100% overall satisfaction, a 100% rating for the teaching on the course and 100% for assessement and feedback on our Digital Forensics and Cyber Security course, with software engineering at London Met coming joint first in the country with 100% student satisfaction.
With professional accreditation from the British Computer Society, this career-focused course will equip you with the key skills needed to become a successful cyber security professional.
This cutting-edge course is designed to put you at the forefront of computer security, with the curriculum regularly updated to keep up with the industry. You’ll study the prevention, detection, correction and conviction of digital crimes and enhance your essential knowledge of computing principles such as programming, communication networks and information systems. In addition, the course also allows you to understand computer-related crimes, relevant laws and methodical approaches to crime investigation.
As a digital crime-fighter, you’ll have the chance to boost your arsenal through exposure to specialist computer toolkits such as Forensic Toolkit (FTK), EnCase, and mobile forensic toolkits such as Mobile Phone Examiner Plus (MPE+) and Cellebrite, as well as open-source toolkits such as Kali Linux and Metasploit.
Throughout the course you’ll be supported by highly-qualified teaching staff who have strong links with the industry and potential employers. The tutors on your course will provide you with excellent academic guidance, pastoral care and careers advice throughout your studies.
You can get a taste for life at our School of Computing and Digital Media by taking a look at our showcase of recent student work.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
You'll learn all about the world of internet fraud on our intensive Digital Forensics and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree. On this course you'll discover techniques for stopping hackers, analyse risks and troubleshoot security issues on the latest gadgets.
Our Cyber Security Research Centre provides a secure environment for you to study alongside our industry partners. You'll also get to work on live projects, giving you experience of the real working world.
You'll graduate fully prepared to thrive in the cyber security industry.
Our Digital Forensics and Cyber Security BSc degree has been accredited with full CITP status by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. This accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. As a graduate of this course, accreditation will also entitle you to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
We ranked first in the country with 100% overall satisfaction, a 100% rating for the teaching on the course and 100% for assessement and feedback on our Digital Forensics and Cyber Security course, with software engineering at London Met coming joint first in the country with 100% student satisfaction.
With professional accreditation from the British Computer Society, this career-focused course will equip you with the key skills needed to become a successful cyber security professional.
This cutting-edge course is designed to put you at the forefront of computer security, with the curriculum regularly updated to keep up with the industry. You’ll study the prevention, detection, correction and conviction of digital crimes and enhance your essential knowledge of computing principles such as programming, communication networks and information systems. In addition, the course also allows you to understand computer-related crimes, relevant laws and methodical approaches to crime investigation.
As a digital crime-fighter, you’ll have the chance to boost your arsenal through exposure to specialist computer toolkits such as Forensic Toolkit (FTK), EnCase, and mobile forensic toolkits such as Mobile Phone Examiner Plus (MPE+) and Cellebrite, as well as open-source toolkits such as Kali Linux and Metasploit.
Throughout the course you’ll be supported by highly-qualified teaching staff who have strong links with the industry and potential employers. The tutors on your course will provide you with excellent academic guidance, pastoral care and careers advice throughout your studies.
You can get a taste for life at our School of Computing and Digital Media by taking a look at our showcase of recent student work.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
- a minimum grades CCD in three A levels, one of which must be from a relevant subject (or a minimum of 88 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma; or Advanced Diploma; or Progression Diploma; or Access to HE Diploma of 60 credits)
- English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above
Applicants with relevant professional qualifications or extensive professional experience will also be considered on a case by case basis.
If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) degree.
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