Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) (Full-time)
London Metropolitan University
Program description
Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) (Full-time)
Why study this course?
Our Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) is a four-year degree with a built-in foundation year (Year 0), providing a route into higher education if you don’t meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate degree.
You will be taught within the Cyber Security Research Centre, which is a dedicated collaborative facility launched in 2018 to bring our industry partners into the University. You will be exposed to live projects from a variety of industries from within the fintech, cyber security and digital forensic businesses.
You’ll be trained in the protection against, as well as the detection and conviction of, digital crimes. You’ll also gain competencies in software and hardware in weekly practical demonstrations. You’ll experience demonstrations from external software vendors and have access to our Cyber Security Research Centre, which will allow you to study alongside industry partners and work on live projects. Our excellent facilities and dedicated teaching staff will ensure you have all the skills and experience you’ll need to succeed as a cyber security professional.
Admission requirements
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
- At least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
- English Language and Mathematics GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent eg, Functional Skills at Level 2)
If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) degree.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Learn moreProgram content
- Cyber Security Fundamentals
- Introduction to Robotics and Internet of Things
- Mathematics
- Programming
- Computer Hardware and Software Architectures
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Introduction to Information Systems
- Logic and Problem Solving
- Programming
- Computer Forensics
- Networks and Operating Systems
- Professional Issues, Ethics and Computer Law
- Risk, Crisis and Security Management
- Security in Computing
- Digital Crime Investigation
- Ethical Hacking
- Network and Cloud Security
- Project
- Creating a Winning Business 2
- Work Related Learning II
Modules and module details are subject to change over time
Tuition fees
- UK/EU students: £9,250 per year
- International students: £12,700 per year
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Career opportunities
Completion of this degree will improve your career prospects in areas such as law enforcement, in government or other related agencies as well as in commercial IT departments or security consultancies.
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London Metropolitan University
Based in England’s historic capital city, London Metropolitan University has a rich history of education with its roots dating back to 1848. Taking its current form following a merger of two well-renowned universities in 2002, it offers a wide range...
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