
Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
BSc(Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) is one of our highest-ranking degrees for graduate employment.
Develop computer programming and database skills and expand your knowledge of computer networks, systems and the legal environment you’ll operate in.
Gain vital professional skills, such as using industry standard forensic and security tools. Build your industry network and knowledge at presentations from visiting professionals. Past speakers have included Avon & Somerset High Tech Crime Unit, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard and Price Wate...
BSc(Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) is one of our highest-ranking degrees for graduate employment. <br/><br/>Develop computer programming and database skills and expand your knowledge of computer networks, systems and the legal environment you’ll operate in. <br/><br/>Gain vital professional skills, such as using industry standard forensic and security tools. Build your industry network and knowledge at presentations from visiting professionals. Past speakers have included Avon & Somerset High Tech Crime Unit, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard and Price Waterhouse Coopers.<br/><br/>Apply what youve learnt to practical projects, including investigating computer crimes and assessing the integrity of forensic data and computer security systems. <br/><br/>Enter national competitions and undertake challenges so you can apply your skills and build an industry profile. Past students have achieved success in the Cyber Security Challenge UK and the British Computing Societys Ada Lovelace Colloquium.<br/><br/>High demand for your skills will enable you to choose a placement from a range of specialisms - choose from careers in government and the private or public sector. Roles can be within forensics and security teams, legal practices or the police and related organisations.
Course Information
2 options available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G4HF
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.
T Level
No specific subjects required.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
Search Undergraduate Courses at UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)
Find more courses from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) with our undergraduate course search.
Upcoming Open Days at UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)
11
Oct, 2025

UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)11 Oct 2025
Undergraduate Open Day
22
Nov, 2025

UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)22 Nov 2025
Undergraduate Open Day
Request More Information
Request Information Request Information
Any questions about a specific university or course? Request some information and find out everything you need to know.
Fees and funding
Unfortunately, we're unable to gather fee information for this course.
Order Free Prospectuses
The ideal way to read about detailed course information is with a university prospectus. Request a FREE prospectus and learn more about this course today.