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Cyber Security with Digital Forensics BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cyber Security with Digital Forensics BSc (Hons)
**Interested in using ethical hacking to identify security problems, and developing solutions that fix them?**
**Why study BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Digital Forensics at BU?**
- Develop the versatility and personal qualities to manage, implement and assess the security of business activities in global context
- Build and improve your applied technical skills to weaponise technology to prevent or respond to security incidents in any organisation
- Engage in a series of practical, industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a r...
**Interested in using ethical hacking to identify security problems, and developing solutions that fix them?**<br/><br/>**Why study BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Digital Forensics at BU?**<br/><br/><br/>- Develop the versatility and personal qualities to manage, implement and assess the security of business activities in global context<br/><br/><br/>- Build and improve your applied technical skills to weaponise technology to prevent or respond to security incidents in any organisation <br/><br/><br/>- Engage in a series of practical, industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and Europe.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll be qualified to work as an IT security professional in all sectors where cyber security plays a critical role<br/><br/><br/>- Typical graduation roles include police digital forensics investigator, digital forensics consultant, mobile security advisor, information security analyst or cyber security analyst<br/><br/><br/>**Course accreditation**<br/><br/>Following our recent UG course periodic review completed in 2022, we are currently working with BCS to accredit all new courses with a view for all courses to have backdated accreditation to the first year they started running.
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Course Address
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
I140
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Scottish Higher104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers. Access to HE Diploma102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeAn overall score of 28 - 31 points. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points) GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points) OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDistinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points) OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDistinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points) Extended ProjectWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaWe accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. T LevelWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £19,700 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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