Sheffield Hallam University

BSc Honours Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year

Sheffield Hallam University

Course overview

The BSc (Honours) Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University enables students who do not meet the standard entry requirements to develop core knowledge in the design of complex information systems, cybersecurity principles, and digital forensics investigation.

Accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS), the programme covers important areas including network fundamentals, cryptography, information security, system vulnerabilities, and analysing digital evidence from various devices.

Learning involves lectures, seminars, practical lab sessions, hands-on tutorials, and group projects. Assessment methods include assignments, written examinations, reports, and a final-year project. Students also have the opportunity to undertake a one-year work placement to gain professional experience.

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 or employer reference is also required. Students can also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Candidates are required to have 80 UCAS tariff points from A-Levels at CDD, BTEC Extended Diploma at MMP, a pass in T-levels, and an Access to HE Diploma.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency by achieving an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section.

  • Equivalent language test scores, such as the TOEFL and PTE, are also considered.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Payment of tuition fees.

  • Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship

    Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund

    Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.

    Up to £50

  • Online Masters Scholarship

    A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Performance Athlete Support Programme

    Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.

  • Postgraduate Research Scholarship

    A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Postgraduate Study Discounts

    £2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.

    Up to £2,000

  • Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    £1,000 Postgraduate Taught

    Up to £1,000

  • Transform Together Scholarships

    A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Vice-Chancellor's Award

    South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc (Honours) Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year from Sheffield Hallam University can become:

  • Digital Forensics Investigators

  • Network Security Engineers

  • Security Architects

  • Malware Analysts

  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analysts

Cost of study

For International students taking the BSc (Honours) Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University, the annual tuition fee is £18,000.

Admission

Interested candidates can apply directly to UCAS or reach out to our trained counsellors for guidance.

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