BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing

... United Kingdom
... University of Portsmouth ( Navitas )

Course Overview

Digital security breaches can bring down banks, hospitals and governments. But you can join the fight against cybercrime.

Investigate cyberattacks, expose flaws in security systems and stop hackers in their tracks. Use ethical hacking to secure the operating systems of global companies. Become an expert in malware forensics and cryptography in a world that relies on computing to thrive.

In this BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing course, you’ll build technical and investigative skills to break down security systems, expose gaps in security and identify cyber intruders. You’ll also learn how to investigate cybercrime for the police and see a case through to court.

General Eligibility

Typical offers

Levels – ABB–BBC

UCAS points – 112–128 points including an A Level in a relevant subject, or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)

T levels – Merit

BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computing


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Campus Name

Portsmouth


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

17200, (INT)


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