Cyber Security and Computer Forensics BSc(Hons)

Facts about Cyber Security and Computer Forensics

Year of entry	2012
Qualification	BSc(Hons) (joint honours only)
Application route	3 years full-time: apply through UCAS 4 years sandwich: apply through UCAS 4/5 years including foundation year: apply through UCAS 6 years part-time: apply direct to the University View course combinations page for joint honours UCAS codes
Modules	Module Listing

About this course

Why choose this course?

Cyber crime is rising, which means that computing forensics and security specialists are increasingly valued by government, law enforcement agencies and businesses. This joint honours course (major field only) investigates how computers can be used to prevent and solve crime.

See the course combinations section for more information about the different joint honours options.

What will you study?

The course covers a broad range of computing techniques and technologies, with a special emphasis on detecting the misuse of computer systems via the internet and personal uses. You will initially study core computing principles and practice, before moving on to the specialised skills you'll need for detecting and preventing the abuse and misuse of computers.

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.