BSc Computer and Digital Forensics with Foundation Year

The BSc (Hons) Computer and Digital Forensics course, which includes a foundation year, teaches students how to investigate, prevent, and detect digital crime and terrorist threats. Students will learn about file formats, data recovery, networking, communication rules, security, cryptography, reverse engineering, and investigative techniques, using industry-standard tools.

The foundation year prepares students with essential skills in computational thinking, programming fundamentals, and information systems. Throughout the course, students gain practical experience through various teaching methods, including lectures, workshops, laboratory work, and project assignments, learning to prepare and present digital evidence.

Teesside University is recognised as Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus. It is a well-regarded institution that offers a broad selection of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various fields, including areas such as Engineering, Business, and the Arts. The university has made an investment of £280 million in its campus, which is conveniently located in the town centre.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• For the Foundation Year, applicants need 48-64 UCAS tariff points.
• Applicants must have GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (or C) or an equivalent qualification.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds typically need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no section lower than 5.5, or submit equivalent recognised test scores such as PTE (59 overall) or TOEFL (72 overall). For the International Foundation Year, alternative English proficiency tests might be accepted.

International students' tuition fee is  £17,000 per year.

Teesside University provides scholarships designed to support eligible international students. These include the Vice Chancellor's Scholarship, which offers a £7,000 fee reduction in the first year for students showing outstanding potential to be future global leaders. Additionally, the Global Excellence Scholarship provides a £2,000 fee reduction in the first academic year for international students who show strong academic performance in their application, and this is available for students on foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes, although those on pathway programmes at Teesside University International Study Centre are considered upon progression to a full degree.

The university also participates in the British Council GREAT Scholarships programme, offering £10,000 scholarships for postgraduate courses to students from certain countries. Furthermore, current international undergraduate students who continue to postgraduate study at Teesside University may be eligible for a £1,000 Alumni Scholarship. Specific scholarships are also available for students from China, Africa, and the ASEAN regions.

Graduates from this programme can pursue careers, including:

• Police
• HM Revenue & Customs
• Computer Security
• Forensic Intelligence
• Information Security Analyst

Undergraduate applicants, including those applying for the foundation year, can apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You can speak to our trained advisors for guidance.