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Cyber Security with Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year option)

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
BSc (Hons) On-Campus Full-time 3 - 5 years September £9535 per year £20685 per year
Course fee notes

September 2026 entry:

  • £9,535 (UK, ROI & CI)
  • £20,685 (Int'l) per year
  • Foundation Year: £9,535 (UK, ROI & CI) £20,685 (Int'l)
  • Placement year: For all fee regions the placement year tuition fee is determined by the year you are on placement and your level of study. It is a reduced fee which will not exceed 20% of the standard annual University tuition fee (UK, ROI & CI) for the academic year you complete your placement.

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

About Cyber Security with Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Interested in using ethical hacking to identify security problems, and developing solutions that fix them?

Why study BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Digital Forensics at BU?

  • Develop the versatility and personal qualities to manage, implement and assess the security of business activities in a global context 
  • Build and improve your applied technical skills to weaponise technology to prevent or respond to security incidents in any organisation
  • Engage in a series of practical, industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and the world 
  • Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one. 
  • You’ll be qualified to work as an IT security professional in all sectors where cyber security plays a critical role
  • Typical graduation roles include police digital forensics investigator, digital forensics consultant, mobile security advisor, information security analyst or cyber security analyst. 

Course accreditation

Accreditation by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) provides an indicator of quality and can help you work towards Chartered IT Professional status. You’ll have the chance to complete Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification courses during your degree. 


Entry requirements for this course

Contact Bournemouth University (BU) to find course entry requirements.


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