Cyber Security & Digital Forensics BSc (Hons)
Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom
Course overview
Develop your cyber security skills using our forensic software and hardware Explore the wide range of facilities at our Penrhyn Road campus, where this course is based. Our dedicated cyber security and digital forensics lab provides access to industry standard software and tools, such as Splunk, Nessus, Kali Linux, Autopsy, FTK (Forensic Tool Kit), etc. It also has Linux/Windows dual-boot computers and digital forensic hardware.
Other computing laboratories are fully equipped with fold-flat LCD screens, data-projection systems and high-spec processors. As well as development software, including Linux, Microsoft.net, Eclipse, tools for Android and iOS, UML, CASE tools, and ethical hacking and pen testing environments, including Kali Linux and Metasploit. Plus, a mix of cable and wireless LAN technologies, and quantum key distribution experiment tools for secured communication.
You will have access to our games lab, which includes the latest Sony and Microsoft software, PSPs and large screens. There are also opportunities to gain vendor certification for mobile forensics (XRY Logical) and FTK. Cyber security and digital forensics at Kingston University Hear how our students develop cyber security skills using specialised forensic software.
Key highlights
- Dedicated cyber security and digital forensics lab with digital forensic hardware
- Industry-standard tools including Splunk, Nessus, Kali Linux, Autopsy and FTK
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing environments including Metasploit
- Opportunities to gain vendor certification in XRY Logical and FTK
- Quantum key distribution experiment tools for secured communication
- Access to a games lab with Sony and Microsoft software
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Qualifications needed for 2027: Open BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points A-levels, a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM), or a BTEC National Diploma (D*D*) in a computing, science, engineer…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC National Diploma; in a computing, science, engineering or mathematics
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — We will also consider a range of alternative Level 3 qualifications, such as an Access Course in a relevant Science, Computing, Maths or Engineering subject, which has been passed with 112 UCAS points.
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — foundation year
Scholarships
Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of feesInternational Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarships
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber security analyst
- Digital forensics investigator
- Penetration tester
- Security operations centre analyst
- Incident response analyst
- Information security consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £19,200 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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