Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Program Overview

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Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Course Overview

Study an industry-standard, hands-on digital forensics, incident response and cyber security course in the heart of Cambridge.

Course Options

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years with foundation year
• 4 years with placement
• 5 years with foundation and placement

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: September
• LOCATION: Cambridge
• ENTRY: UCAS code: I127
• FEES:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• Introduction to System Architecture and Automation (30 credits)
• Software Principles (15 credits)
• Cyber Crime Fundamentals (15 credits)
• Core Mathematics for Computing (15 credits)
• Introduction to Networks (30 credits)
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Network Routing and Switching Essentials (30 credits)
• Principles of Digital Forensics (15 credits)
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Cloud and IoT (15 credits)
• Digital Security (15 credits)
• Advanced Digital Forensics (30 credits)

Year 3

• Digital Forensics and Malware Science (15 credits)
• Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (15 credits)
• Software Security (15 credits)
• Final Project (30 credits)
• Mobile Forensics (15 credits)
• Security Management, Operations and Analytics (30 credits)

Facilities

Our Cambridge campus features state-of-the-art computing facilities, including networking equipment racks, ethical hacking and IoT devices, and rooms specialising in digital forensics to give you the feel of working in a professional lab environment.

Careers

Students will have local and internationally renowned speakers throughout the course. This is either in the modules as a guest lecture, a live brief, or an industry speaker through our Cambridge OWASP chapter/BCS Cyberforensics Special Interests group.

Entry Requirements

• 112 UCAS Tariff points
• 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition Fees and Student Loans for UK Students (2025/26)

• £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Tuition Fees for International Students (2025/26)

• £17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Living Costs

• Living at university can range from around £7,000–£9,000 per year

Apply for Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

• UK students: Apply through UCAS
• International students: Apply direct

Life in Cambridge

Our friendly, bustling campus is a stone’s throw from the centre of Cambridge, often described as the perfect student city.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Overview:

Provides an industry-standard hands-on digital forensics, incident response, and cyber security course.

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Objectives:

• Develop practical, hands-on skills in the field of digital forensics and cybersecurity.
• Foster problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Equip students with the knowledge and expertise to protect against and respond to cyber threats.
• Prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity.

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Program Description:

• Focuses on practical skill development in incident response and cyber security.
• Emphasizes hands-on lab exercises and real-world projects to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
• Incorporates ethical hacking, digital forensics, and incident response techniques.

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Outline:

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Year 1:

• Introduction to System Architecture and Automation
• Software Principles
• Cyber Crime Fundamentals
• Core Mathematics for Computing
• Introduction to Networks

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Year 2:

• Network Routing and Switching Essentials
• Principles of Digital Forensics
• Ruskin Module
• Cloud and IoT
• Digital Security

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Year 3:

• Digital Forensics and Malware Science
• Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures
• Software Security
• Final Project

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Assessment:

• Throughout the course, students will be assessed through:
• Case study projects
• Practical application of knowledge
• Keeping logbooks of activities completed
• Reflecting on learning outcomes
• Knowledge and understanding of essential skills and critical security issues will be assessed through:
• Multiple-choice examinations
• Formal written reports
• Research and application of cybersecurity concepts will be assessed through:
• Research reports
• Undergraduate major projects

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Teaching:

• Combines lectures and practical implementation through guided laboratory exercises.
• Utilizes a virtual sandbox environment for hands-on learning.
• Involves industry professionals as guest lecturers and project supervisors.
• Provides opportunities for students to present their projects to potential employers.

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Careers:

• Complements a high demand for skilled professionals in the cybersecurity sector.
• Prepares graduates for roles in:
• Digital forensics
• Incident response
• Cyber security
• IT security
• Network security
• Ethical hacking

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

• £9,250

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International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

• £16,700

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Payment:

• You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments.
• We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.