BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics is an undergraduate degree within the Software Engineering and Creative Computing subject area, focusing on investigative techniques and security practices. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Statistics, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. The course offers study options including a three-year duration, a four-year route with a placement, and a four-year path incorporating a foundation year. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as Software Principles, Cyber Crime Fundamentals, Introduction to Networks, and Introduction to System Architecture and Automation. The second year addresses intermediate concepts via Network Routing and Switching Essentials, Principles of Digital Forensics, Cloud and IoT, and Advanced Digital Forensics. The final year involves advanced study and investigation through Digital Forensics and Malware Science, Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures, Software Security, Mobile Forensics, Security Management, Operations and Analytics, and a substantive Final Project.
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Entry requirements
120-104 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 72%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to System Architecture and Automation
- Software Principles
- Cyber Crime Fundamentals
- Core Mathematics for Computing
- Introduction to Networks
- Into ARU
- Network Routing and Switching Essentials
- Principles of Digital Forensics
- Ruskin Module
- Cloud and IoT
- Digital Security
- Advanced Digital Forensics
- Digital Forensics and Malware Science
- Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures
- Software Security
- Final Project
- Mobile Forensics
- Security Management, Operations and Analytics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £39,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Anglia Ruskin University?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
Does BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Anglia Ruskin University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Anglia Ruskin University?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.