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BSc (Hons)

Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics

Duration
3 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
FG10
Delivery
In-person

Do you like the idea of investigating and solving high-tech crimes? Our Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics course combines investigation and computer science skills. We're aiming to create the next generation of digital investigators.

Why study with us

  • You will use our outstanding facilities for immersive learning. These include our Hydra Minerva Suite, Crime scene houses and computer labs. 
  • You can take an optional industrial placement year. During this year, you'll gain valuable experience to complement your classroom learning. 
  • You'll get taught by academics with a wide range of backgrounds. This includes, former police investigators, ethical hackers and computing professionals. 
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What you'll do

  • Practice your investigation skills within our Missing Person Investigation Unit or our public facing Cyber Clinic. You could also join our Women in Cyber Security group. 
  • You will work on scenario-based assessments reflecting real-world situations.
  • You'll have close support and supervision across all stages of the course.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Institute of Cyber Digital Investigation Professionals

Part of the Chartered Institute of Information Security

We have an academic partnership with the Institute of Cyber Digital Investigation Professionals (ICDIP). When you study with us, you'll get access to a student membership with ICDIP. This is a professional body, setup by the College of Policing to professionalise the digital investigation industry. 

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Future careers 

When you study this Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics course, you'll have the opportunity to undertake many exciting careers in both the public and private sector. 

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 96-112 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM
  • BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D*
  • Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level subjects
  • T Level: P (C+) - M
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,575 for the sandwich year
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is delivered by the School of Law and Policing

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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