Cyber Security with Digital Forensics

Bournemouth University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer science

Cyber Security with Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, based in Poole, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 104 - 120 UCAS points.

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

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

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.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Poole

Avg. grad pay (5y): £28,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Poole

Avg. grad pay (5y): £28,000

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Poole
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000