BSc Digital Forensics including Foundation Year

The BSc Digital Forensics, including Foundation Year, at the University of South Wales is a four-year course designed to teach you the skills and knowledge needed to work in Digital Forensic Units (DFUs) and Incident Response teams. This programme is designed for those with a keen interest in digital crime, cyber security, criminal investigation, law enforcement, and incident response in the criminal and civil industry sectors.

The programme begins with a Foundation Year before progressing into the core degree. The Foundation Year is designed to bridge your knowledge to enable you to progress to Level 4 (Year One of the degree) upon completion. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to many of the key computing concepts. The Individual Project in the third year allows you to investigate and develop skills in a relevant topic of your choice, allowing you to specialise in an area you want your career to focus on.

Learning and assessments consist of a variety of practical and theory-based elements. You will spend 12 hours in lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions each week, plus four hours per week per module on coursework and preparation. Studying BSc Digital Forensics, including a Foundation Year, from the University of South Wales provides you with specialist skills desired by employers in digital forensics, law enforcement, and the wider corporate and cyber security sectors.