University of Lancashire

BSc Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The BSc Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics at the University of Lancashire is a very specialised course that combines investigation skills and computer science to train students to solve crimes that involve technology. The course brings together subjects from Law, Policing, and Computing to meet the rising demand for experts who can investigate digital crimes in both private companies and public organisations like the police.

The way students learn is very practical, using excellent facilities like the Hydra Minerva Suite and Crime Scene Houses for training that feels like real life. Students get to practise their skills in true work settings, for example, within the University’s Missing Persons Investigation Unit or the Cyber Clinic. Their work is judged through methods like scenario-based assessments that copy real events, along with a large final-year Project based on a current problem.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience. The University takes into account all educational achievements, work experience, and personal background when assessing applications.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants should achieve between 96 and 112 UCAS points from their advanced (A2) qualifications. Equivalent vocational qualifications, such as a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM-DMM or a BTEC Diploma at DD-D*D*, are also accepted.

  • Applicants may also be eligible with a Pass on an Access Course, achieving 96-112 UCAS points, or a Pass to Merit (P-M) grade for a T Level qualification.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds are required to score 6.0 overall in the IELTS Academic test, with no individual component being lower than 5.5, or submit an equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) score.

Scholarships

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics from the University of Lancashire are well-prepared for a variety of careers, which  include:

  • Digital Forensic Investigator

  • Cybercrime Consultant

  • Law Enforcement Officer (with digital specialism)

  • Security Consultant

  • Intelligence Analyst

Cost of study

For international students, the full-time tuition fee for the BSc Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics at the University of Lancashire is £18,750 per year.

Admission

To apply for the full-time BSc (Hons) Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics course, applicants should submit their application using the UCAS system. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.

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