
Cyber Security & Computer Forensics BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cyber Security & Computer Forensics BSc (Hons)
In todays digital world, cyber threats are evolving rapidly, making cyber security and forensic investigation critical skills in safeguarding individuals, businesses, and governments. This Cyber Security and Computer Forensics degree will give you the essential knowledge and practical skills to protect digital systems, investigate cybercrime, and combat evolving online threats.
What you’ll learn
• Grasp cyber security fundamentals and learn how to identify, analyse, and respond to security threats.
• Learn t...
<strong>In todays digital world, cyber threats are evolving rapidly, making cyber security and forensic investigation critical skills in safeguarding individuals, businesses, and governments. This Cyber Security and Computer Forensics degree will give you the essential knowledge and practical skills to protect digital systems, investigate cybercrime, and combat evolving online threats.</strong><br/><br/><strong>What you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Grasp cyber security fundamentals and learn how to identify, analyse, and respond to security threats.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn the tools and techniques behind ethical hacking and penetration testing.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore how to secure networks, systems, and data against malicious attacks, human error, and vulnerabilities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop a deep understanding of cyber law, digital ethics, and sustainable cybersecurity practices.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build teamwork, project management, and commercial awareness through collaborative projects and assessments.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Throughout this cybersecurity course, you’ll develop specialist skills in both digital security and computer forensics, giving you the ability to protect digital environments and investigate security breaches. You’ll explore real-world case studies, gain hands-on experience with industry tools, and learn from experts.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Designed to meet the latest industry needs and employer expectations, with a Cyber Security and Computer Forensics from CCCU, you’ll be fully prepared to enter industry upon graduation.<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/><br/>This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FG45
Institution Code
C10
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others.
Scottish Higher
Please see website for information
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
A level
B,B,C
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |