Cyber Security & Digital Forensics BSc (Hons)

**Develop in-demand forensic and security skills and learn to analyse devices and protect businesses from illegal attacks.** <br/><br/>Develop the skills to perform digital forensic analysis on devices and implement cyber security mechanisms into any business. <br/><br/>As part of this course you’ll: <br/><br/><br/>- Combine expertise in two fields of national importance <br/><br/><br/>- Analyse digital devices, such as hard drives, in computer forensics modules to identify and investigate their contents <br/><br/><br/>- Understand how to use your knowledge of computer systems and networks to protect businesses and users from malicious attacks in computer security modules<br/><br/><br/>- Learn practical investigative and hacking techniques<br/><br/><br/>- Use practical applications on our bespoke Hacktivity system that replicates real-world business systems and potential attacks<br/><br/><br/>You could study this course over four years and complete an integrated masters. <br/><br/>**ACCREDITATIONS**<br/>This course is accredited by the British Computer Society <br/><br/>**Find out more...**<br/><br/>**Access specialist software**<br/>You’ll build expertise in the use of digital forensic techniques and analysis through tools used in industry such as Encase and Cellebrite, and open-source variants such as Autopsy and FTK Imager. If you join the university’s Ethical Hacking Society, you’ll explore the very latest developments in digital security and attend talks from industry experts to enhance your learning.<br/><br/>**Network with professionals**<br/>You’ll gain experience of preparing and presenting work for use by courts of law and industry customers. Attending conferences will give you the opportunity to network with professionals and enhance your career prospects. You may also have the option to work with local employers as clients for your final year project.<br/><br/>**Cybercrime and Security Innovation Centre**<br/>Teaching staff on your course work with West Yorkshire Police to develop new ways of fighting cybercrime as part of our Cybercrime and Security Innovation Centre. This partnership will give you access to cutting-edge research and industry contacts, and an invaluable insight into the real-world applications of computer security.<br/><br/>**Placements**<br/>We work with organisations to find placement opportunities for you. Our links with the security industry, forensics field and law contacts provide you with opportunities to enhance your learning.<br/><br/>**Study choices**<br/>You could extend your learning and earn a master’s qualification if you choose to study our four-year MEng Cyber Security & Digital Forensics. Alternatively, if you’d like to focus your study solely on cyber security, we offer the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security degree.<br/><br/>**Why study the Cyber Security & Digital Forensics course at Leeds Beckett University?**<br/>- 100% of students on BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Digital Forensics were positive about the availability of specialist facilities*<br/><br/><br/>- Professionally accredited – by the British Computer Society<br/><br/><br/>- Access to specialist software – including Hacktivity and EnCase to enable you to put your knowledge into practice<br/><br/><br/>- Industry partnerships – including working with West Yorkshire Police<br/><br/><br/>- Placement opportunities – enhance your learning and add experience to your CV<br/><br/><br/>National Student Survey 2024*

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