Cyber Security and Forensics BSc Honours

Program Overview

Cyber Security and Forensics BSc Honours

Overview

Our Cyber Security and Forensics BSc is designed to meet the ever-growing requirements and challenges facing businesses, governments, and individuals. The course brings together a mix of several disciplines and provides the fundamental skills needed for a successful career in cyber security and forensics.

Course Structure

You'll learn through a mixture of lectures, practical tutorials, laboratory sessions, and independent study. The course includes an optional year abroad or placement.

Year 1

• Applied Mathematics
• Introduction to Cyber Security and Forensics
• Introduction to Networks
• Programming Methodology I
• Programming Methodology II
• Trends in Computer Science

Year 2

• Agile Project Management and Professional Experience
• Applied Cryptography
• Digital Forensics
• Machine Learning and Data Mining
• Network Security
• Operating Systems
• Risk Management and IT Governance
• Web Applications Security

Placement Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you'll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Science with Honours - Cyber Security and Forensics with Industrial Experience.

Year 3

• Applied AI
• Cyber Security and Forensics Final Year Project
• Cyber Security Threats and Counter Measures
• Defensive programming techniques
• Incident Response and Malware Analysis
• Wireless Networks Security

Programme Recognition

The Cyber Security and Forensics BSc is intended to fulfil the educational requirements of the British Computer Society (BCS) for the CITP (Chartered IT Professional) and partial CEng (Chartered Engineer).

Entry Requirements

UK

• A levels: CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels: 96 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate: 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM
• BTEC Diploma: DD
• Access: 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language: grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher Level
• GCSE Maths: grade 4/C - IB grade 4

International

• International Baccalaureate: 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• Other international qualifications: We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
• International Foundation courses: We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide the International Foundation Certificate
• English language requirements: IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component

Fees and Funding

UK

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• Funding: As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies
• Scholarships: The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students

International

• International tuition fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)
• EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme: If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction
• International student funding: Find out about funding for international students

Teaching and Assessment

How you'll be taught

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.

How you'll be assessed

Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments, including practical, written exams, and coursework.

Supporting you

Our Student Hub is where you'll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

• Study support: workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors: support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team: provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities: volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

Our Cavendish Campus offers our science and technology students a range of learning spaces that are both dynamic and inspiring, with state-of-the-art science and psychology labs and refurbished computer suites. Located in central London, our Cavendish Campus is just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road.