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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
13-SEP-21
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Overview
Do you have the ability to join the front line in defending computer networks from cyber attacks? Or are you interested in ethical hacking to probe the digital defences of major corporations?
On this BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing course, you’ll turn your tech talent into a professional qualification, armed with a toolkit of knowledge and skills to tackle the toughest digital security challenges.
This degree could lead to a career in law enforcement or British Intelligence. You’ll be qualified to take on roles in cyber security, computer forensics, cryptography and forensic investigation.
Accredited by
This course is accredited by the British Computer Society, fulfilling academic requirement for CITP (Chartered Information Technology Professional).
What you'll experience
On this degree course, you'll:
- Build sought-after technical and investigative skills to break down security systems, and expose gaps in security when they occur
- Learn to identify cyber intruders, recommend security fixes, and stop hackers in their tracks
- Understand how to investigate cybercrime for the Police and the steps needed to take a case through to court
- Spend plenty of time in our high-powered computer labs, getting to grips with the latest tools and techniques
- Be taught by staff with years of experience and expertise in computer security, with teaching informed by up-to-date research into the latest advancements in forensic computing
- Apply your skills to practical problems as part of the department’s partnership with charities, local and global organisations
- Take advantage of opportunities to put your skills to work through our close relationship with the Hampshire Police High Tech Crime Unit
- Design and develop software, hardware and networks, in fields such as digital forensics and artificial intelligence
- Pick the brains of visiting speakers, who are experts in the forensic and cyber security field
Software and equipment you can use includes:
- a mobile computing lab to develop Android and iOS apps
- a pervasive computing lab for high-performance computing
- a usability lab including state-of-the-art eye tracking equipment
- Linux and Windows systems
- a forensics lab with professional-standard forensic tools
Careers and opportunities
Police investigations and civil disputes increasingly involve investigations of computer systems, mobile phones or other information devices. So there's lots of demand for professionals in the field.
When you complete the course, you could work in private and public companies in areas such as law enforcement, cyber security and computer forensics. You'll also be able to register as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP).
What jobs can you do with a Cyber Security and Forensic Computing degree?
Roles our graduates have taken on include:
- security architect
- penetration tester
- cyber security analyst
- forensic investigator
- eDiscovery examiner
- software developer
You'll get advice and support from our Careers and Employability service throughout your studies, and for 5 years after you graduate.
Application deadline
15 January
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£ 17,600per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- UCAS Points
- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- GCSE/National 4/National 5
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A level :
112-128 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, including an A Level in a relevant subject.
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