Cyber Security with Digital Forensics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cyber Security with Digital Forensics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - 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-foc...
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 range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and Europe.
• Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one.
• You’ll be qualified to work as an IT security professional in all sectors where cyber security plays a critical role
• Typical graduation roles include police digital forensics investigator, digital forensics consultant, mobile security advisor, information security analyst or cyber security analyst
Course accreditation
BU is a member of the Cisco Network Academy program; this allows us to offer students the chance to study for internationally recognised industry certifications in computer networking and related areas. The CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate course forms the basis for Cisco’s certification program. It is desirable to employer’s and can act as base for more advanced professional certifications.
Following the October 2024 visit from the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, we are pleased to announce that we have been awarded initial accreditation to this course, pending full accreditation.
Course Information
2 option s available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A66-I22
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
T Level
120 UCAS tariff points.
UCAS Tariff
112.0
128.0
112 - 118 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.
Scottish Higher
112 - 118 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE 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)
Extended Project
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Distinction*, Distinction (112 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28.0
31.0
If you don’t achieve the full International Baccalaureate Diploma and would like to be considered on your Higher and Standard Level Certificates, please contact us for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
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 Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
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 Subsidiary Diploma
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 Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
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, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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