University of Central Lancashire

Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain a broad insight into the basics of policing & investigation on our Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) degree

Key highlights

  • Broad insight into the basics of policing and investigation
  • Combines cyber investigations with digital forensics
  • Includes a foundation year before degree-level study

Entry requirements

  • BTEC: MPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: MM — BTEC Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — …at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no compone…
  • T-level: Pass — …Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English

Careers this course leads to

  • Digital Forensics Analyst
  • Cyber Crime Investigator
  • Police Digital Investigator
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Forensic Computing Examiner
  • Fraud Investigator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,325 per year

Admission

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