BSc Computer Forensics and Security with Foundation Year

This four-year BSc in Computer Forensics and Security with a foundation year helps students who don't meet direct entry requirements for a full degree.

This course provides foundational skills and knowledge to progress to the full degree, focusing on digital system protection, cybercrime investigation, and combating online threats.

The program covers cybersecurity basics, ethical hacking, and network and data security. It uses the CDIO model, incorporating real-world projects, lectures, seminars, and labs for hands-on experience. Assessment includes coursework, project work, and class tests. An optional industry year is available after the second year.

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) stands out as a renowned UK institution, boasting over five decades of academic excellence. With a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 individuals from 100 countries, CCCU offers an extensive array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs spanning multiple disciplines. 

From Accounting and Nursing to Engineering, Business, Arts, Social Sciences, and Law, the university's training programs cater to different interests and career aspirations. CCCU is committed to innovative research and its state-of-the-art facilities, including a Centre for Music, cutting-edge workshop and exhibition spaces, and a sports centre, create an enriching environment for students. Set in the historic city of Canterbury, the university offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and a detailed research proposal, with an optional CV, to show their suitability for the course.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need up to 64 UCAS points (A-levels (e.g., DDE) or a BTEC Extended Diploma) 
• Applicants also need a GCSE pass in English Language and Mathematics at Grade C (4) or above, or an equivalent qualification.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants for PhD programmes need an overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 or above, with no individual component score below 5.5. 
• PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.
• The University of Surrey offers pre-sessional English language courses to help you reach the necessary level.

For international students, the tuition fee for the BSc Computer Forensics and Security with Foundation Year programme at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500 per year for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Canterbury Christ Church University provides a range of scholarships for international students. One such scholarship is the International Student Scholarship, offering a £1,500 annual fee reduction for full-time international undergraduate students who pay the standard international tuition fee of £15,500. 

Additionally, the Sanctuary Scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction along with a £1,200 yearly stipend for students with asylum seeker or refugee status in the UK. The university also offers competitive academic excellence scholarships for outstanding students.

Graduates of the BSc Computer Forensics and Security with Foundation Year programme are ready for Careers in:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Digital Forensics Technician
• IT Security Support
• Network Security Assistant
• Incident Response Support
• Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst

Undergraduates can use UCAS to apply for the BSc Computer Forensics and Security with Foundation Year programme. Please get in touch with our trained counsellors for assistance.