BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Digital Forensics

... United Kingdom
... Bournemouth University

Course Overview

  • Develop the versatility and personal qualities to manage, implement and assess the security of business activities in a global context

  • Build and improve your applied technical skills to weaponize technology to prevent or respond to security incidents in any organization

  • Engage in a series of practical, industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and the world

  • Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one

  • You’ll be qualified to work as an IT security professional in all sectors where cybersecurity plays a critical role

  • Typical graduation roles include police digital forensics investigator, digital forensics consultant, mobile security advisor, information security analyst, or cyber security analyst

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computer Security Systems Information Security


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Campus Name

Talbot


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time,4 years with a minimum 30-week placement or 3 years


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Available Intake

September 2023


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Per year: UK:£9,250, International:£17,595, Placement year: £1,850,


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