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BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics via Study Centres

This course is excellent preparation for jobs in cybersecurity and digital forensics. It also covers the fundamentals of computer science. Topics include computer security, development of secure systems and networks, cybersecurity, and practical aspects of digital forensics.

Cybersecurity students moving cables in a server rack in the Cyber Zone

Key course information

Course codeCID1523
Duration3 years
LocationPartner centre

Course summary

This course is excellent preparation for jobs in cybersecurity and digital forensics. It also covers the fundamentals of computer science, increasing your career options.

Topics include:

  • Computer security
  • Development of secure systems and networks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Practical aspects of digital forensics

As part of your studies, you'll get the chance to achieve the status of ‘Certified Ethical Hacker’ (CEH). We offer this by embedding the learning materials for the professional certification into one of the course modules.

As cyber threats continue to escalate, gaining CEH status brings many advantages. It opens doors to lucrative career opportunities where you can command higher salaries and ensure job stability. It also serves as a prominent marker of cybersecurity expertise. This validates your ability to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities in digital systems.

CEH training offers:

  • Hands-on experience
  • Compliance adherence
  • Professional networking, fostering ethical hacking practices and enhancing cybersecurity awareness

Beyond the technical aspects, CEH certification offers an interesting and rewarding path. You'll continue to face new challenges while safeguarding digital assets responsibly and ethically.

Charlotte Knill

I undertook my placement with Northumbria Police within the Digital Forensics Unit. This led to me landing a role with them as Digital Forensics Investigator after I graduated. I now work in the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit where I sit within the cybercrime department.

Charlotte Knill

Read Charlotte Knill's story

What you'll study

If you’re studying at a study centre, please contact the centre directly for up-to-date module information.

How you'll learn

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, seminars and laboratory sessions. We encourage you to develop independent study skills as well as work with other students on group projects.

As well as assessments that count towards your degree, there are also ongoing opportunities for feedback and consolidating your learning.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. The fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,535. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

If you're studying at a study centre, please contact the centre directly for information on fees.

Apply now

Contact your study centre to find out more information about start dates and how to apply for this course.

Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and been offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

View our programme specifications(opens in new tab) for further information about what the course covers, learning outcomes and the skills you'll gain when you graduate.