Cyber Security and Forensic Computing BSc (Hons)
University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Join the fight against cybercrime. Investigate cyberattacks, expose flaws in security systems and become an expert in malware forensics and cryptography.
Key highlights
- Investigate cyberattacks and expose flaws in security systems
- Develop expertise in malware forensics
- Build specialist knowledge of cryptography
- Optional sandwich year with a work placement
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — Typical offers UCAS points - 112-120 points from 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include a relevant subject.
- A-level: BBB-BBC — to include to include a relevant subject
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Scholarships
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sanctuary Scholarship
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber security analyst
- Digital forensic investigator
- Penetration tester
- Malware analyst
- Incident response analyst
- Security consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,468 per year | International: £3,000 per year
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 University of Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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