Glasgow Caledonian University

BSc (Hons) Digital Security and Forensics

Glasgow Caledonian UniversityGlasgow, United Kingdom

Course overview

The National Cyber Security Strategy makes clear the need for Digital Security professionals who can help identify and prosecute illegal computer hacks. Study digital forensic investigation, ethical hacking, intrusion, detection and data recovery.

Key highlights

  • Study digital forensic investigation of illegal computer hacks
  • Learn ethical hacking techniques and intrusion detection
  • Develop practical data recovery skills
  • Prepares graduates to help identify and prosecute computer crime

Entry requirements

  • HNC / HND: A — Cyber Security with A in Graded Unit 1 Year 3 entry Standard entry requirement
  • HNC / HND: AA — Cyber Security with AA in graded units 1 and 2 including Routing Technology English language

Scholarships

  • Early Payment Discount

    This award entitles fee-paying students to a discount of 5% if fees are over £5,000 and the fees are paid in full prior to the first teaching date of the course.

  • New to GCU Undergraduate

    Self funding International students who study a full-time course with Glasgow Caledonian University are eligible for up to £2,500 tuition fee discount per year off their course tuition fees.

  • Student Loyalty Discount

    We are pleased to offer a Loyalty Discount of 30% to students who have previously graduated from GCU or one of our Founding institutions.

    Up to 30% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Digital forensics analyst
  • Cyber security analyst
  • Penetration tester
  • Incident response analyst
  • Security operations centre analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,820 | International: £15,200

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Glasgow Caledonian University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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