BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics and Security

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of computer forensics and security. You will learn how to investigate digital crimes, analyze evidence, and develop strategies to protect computer systems from cyber threats. With a focus on practical skills, you will gain experience in conducting digital forensic examinations, identifying and analyzing malware, and developing incident response plans. Our course is taught by experienced professionals with industry connections, ensuring that you receive the latest knowledge and skills in this rapidly evolving field.

Additional Information

This course is suitable for students who want to pursue a career in computer forensics or cybersecurity. It is also ideal for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of digital crimes and how to prevent them. Our graduates have gone on to work in a range of roles, including cybersecurity analysts, digital forensic investigators, and IT security managers.

Unlock Your Potential at Canterbury Christ Church University - A Leading Institution for Computer Science and Cybersecurity Education.

Canterbury Christ Church University is a leading institution for computer science and cybersecurity education. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert teaching staff ensure that you receive the best possible training for a career in this field. Plus, our location in Canterbury provides easy access to a range of industry connections and potential job opportunities.

Computer forensics and security are dynamic and growing areas of computing. As cybercrime continues to rise, so does the need for computing professionals to nurture the skills to defend against and investigate it.

You'll study specialist computing forensics and security issues alongside broader computing topics, using a variety of the most up-to-date tools and techniques. With significant demand for skilled graduates in the fields of digital forensics and cybersecurity, this degree brings with it excellent career prospects.

As well as a breadth of technical skills, you will develop hugely important professional skills to enable you to engage successfully with employers and their businesses. The option to take a year in industry as part of your degree provides an immersive experience for you to enrich your technical and professional skills further.

Areas of work for the computer forensic/cyber security professional include, but are not limited to digital forensic investigation in law enforcement, intelligence services (MI5), consultancy, financial services, or healthcare. Staff at Canterbury Christ Church have real-life experience in all of these areas and are well placed to advise what practitioner life is really like at the operational end of cyber security work.

You will also have a strong grounding for further study in specialist Masters or Research (MPhil/Ph.D.) programs. This degree will stand you in good stead to work towards professional qualifications with a number of commercial providers and also those of the British Computer Society.

A Levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate: 29 Points

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.