Cyber Security with Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year option)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Computer science

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

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

    Foundation Year: We have a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the technical skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree.

    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 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2136 IT quality and testing professionals

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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