Cyber Security and Digital Forensics [with Foundation Year] Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cyber Security and Digital Forensics [with Foundation Year] Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study an industry-standard, hands-on digital forensics, incident response and cyber security course in the heart of Cambridge.
The computer you’re viewing this on knows your location, browser history, passwords and habits. Imagine using this knowledge to legally track a suspect's activities, evidence this in a scientific manner, and help convict or prove innocence in civil or criminal proceedings.
Our course centres on practical, hands-on skills development in areas from malware science to ethical hacking.
It’s designed for the next generation of industry ...
Study an industry-standard, hands-on digital forensics, incident response and cyber security course in the heart of Cambridge.
The computer you’re viewing this on knows your location, browser history, passwords and habits. Imagine using this knowledge to legally track a suspect's activities, evidence this in a scientific manner, and help convict or prove innocence in civil or criminal proceedings.
Our course centres on practical, hands-on skills development in areas from malware science to ethical hacking.
It’s designed for the next generation of industry professionals. Will you be one of them?
Why ARU?
Study in the Silicon Fen, home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and more – the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers.
Bring the world of work to life through [Live Briefs](https://www.aru.ac.uk/404-not-found?item=web%3a%7bE43BE3D5-C9AB-4A1C-930E-3BBCBED120BE%7d%40en), developed with employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
Gain expert witness experience by defending digital forensics scenarios against Law students, performing mobile forensics, revealing suspect actions and analysing malware activity.
Access the Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+ and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) curriculums.
Use [specialist labs](https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/support-and-facilities/world-class-facilities/computing-and-information-science) and a virtual NetLab, equipped with cyber security and forensics tools and operating systems.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Cambridge Campus
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A68-D06
Institution Code
A60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3. If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements. Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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