Cyber Security & Digital Forensics, BSc (Hons)

This course equips students with essential forensic and cybersecurity skills to analyse digital devices and safeguard businesses against malicious attacks. Participants will develop expertise in digital forensic analysis, such as examining hard drives, and implement security measures for computer systems and networks. Key activities include combining knowledge from critical fields, learning investigative techniques, and applying practical tools on systems like Hacktivity to simulate real-world scenarios. The program is accredited by the British Computer Society and can be studied over four years, including an integrated master's option.Students gain access to industry-standard software like EnCase and Autopsy, opportunities to network with professionals through conferences and placements, and insights from partnerships with West Yorkshire Police via the Cybercrime and Security Innovation Centre. Additional benefits include preparing evidence for legal use, exploring ethical hacking, and selecting from optional modules in years two and three, enhancing career prospects in cybersecurity and digital forensics.

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Fundamentals of Computer Programming

• Object-Oriented Programming

• Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

• Fundamentals of Databases

• Fundamentals of Digital Forensics

• Computer Communications

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Digital Forensics Processing

• Web & Network Security

• Cyber Security Landscapes

• Digital Forensics Analysis

• Team Project

In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list. Year 3 Core Modules:

• Systems Security

• Mobile Forensic Investigations

• Production Project

In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.