BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year option)

Are you interested in using ethical hacking to identify security issues and develop solutions to them? Develop the adaptability and personal qualities required to manage, implement, and evaluate the security of business activities in a global context. Develop and enhance your applied technical skills to weaponize technology to prevent or respond to security incidents in any organization. Participate in a variety of practical, industry-focused tasks and research projects, not only with BU staff but also with experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and around the world. If you choose to take a placement, you will gain valuable work experience. You'll be qualified to work as an IT security professional in any industry where cyber security is important.

Course details

In this course, you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians, and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from the industry.

• GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills, and Functional Skills, and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

• 104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.

• 102–118 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, And Pass grades.

• IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, 

  or equivalent

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This degree will give you a broad range of technical computing knowledge while also allowing you to specialize in the forensic aspect of computing, which includes investigation and IT security. This will prepare you to be a diverse professional capable of taking on a variety of roles once you graduate.
There are numerous career paths available to you, particularly in forensic computing and security roles.

There are several career paths available to you, but those specializing in forensic computing and security include:

• Police Forensics Investigator
• Forensics Consultant
• Security Adviser for Business Continuity
• Information Security Analyst
• Security Systems Analyst.