BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics and Security with Foundation Year

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of computer forensics and security. Students will learn how to investigate digital crimes, analyze evidence, and develop strategies to protect computer systems from cyber threats. The foundation year prepares students for the rigors of undergraduate study, developing their academic skills and knowledge of key concepts in computing. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in computer forensics, cybersecurity, or related fields.

Additional Information

Our teaching staff have extensive experience in the field and are actively involved in research and consultancy projects. The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and endorsed by the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP). Graduates of this course have gone on to work for leading organizations in the industry, including law enforcement agencies, government departments, and private sector companies.

Discover the Best of Both Worlds at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Canterbury Christ Church University is a great choice for students interested in computer forensics and security. Our location in Canterbury provides easy access to major transport links and cultural attractions, while our small class sizes ensure that students receive personalized attention from lecturers. Our academic staff are passionate about their subject areas and dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience.

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.

Our foundation year option enables you to join the Computer Forensics and Security course even if you don’t have the formal qualifications or experience to meet the entry requirements. It equips you with the knowledge to move into formal degree study, setting you up for future success.

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: DDE

BTEC: MPP

Access: Pass 45 Credits

International Baccalaureate: TBC

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 64 UCAS points minimum

Applicants should normally have 64 UCAS Tariff points. We will also welcome applications from students with few or no formal Level 3 qualifications who wish to return to education and applicants may be asked to attend an interview.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.