Digital Forensics

University of South Wales

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer scienceSoftware engineering

Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of South Wales, based in Newport, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £26,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CDD - BCC.

A-Level Entry

CDD - BCC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

80 - 104 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,500

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Digital Forensics plays a significant part in the investigation and analysis of criminal and corporate crime. Learn the skills and knowledge needed to work in Digital Forensic Units (DFUs) and Incident Response teams on this state-of -the-art course, gaining specialist skills and knowledge as you develop the practical and professional skills desired by employers in digital forensics, law enforcement and the wider corporate and cyber security sectors.

On this practical and award winning Digital Forensics degree, you’ll learn how to acquire, analyse and interpretate data recovered from computers and digital devices under law and regulatory compliance. You’ll learn in state of the art, dedicated cyber labs, including our Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Crime House training facility, with cutting-edge resources – the tools, workstations and networks used by industry for secure investigation and analysis of evidence.

The course is BCS accredited and has been designed in line with industry and law enforcement. The course will develop your skills in forensic investigation management and incident response for law enforcement and within organisations post-attack, as well as professional court report writing and court cross examination testimony in our Moot Court.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CDD - BCC
UCAS Tariff Points 80 - 104 points
BTEC MMP - DMM

Career Prospects

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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
Newport
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science, Software engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,500