BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Anglia Ruskin University

Study digital forensics, incident response and cyber security in Cambridge, developing expertise through hands-on, real-world investigative training. It’s possible to combine placement and foundation year options. Contact us to discuss what you can do, or choose your preferred option when you apply.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement; 4 years with foundation  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Build your expertise across cyber security and digital forensics. Through a balance of theory, lab-based practice and real-world investigation, you’ll develop an understanding of cybercrime, operating systems, and scripting. Year 1: Introduction to System Architecture and Automation, Software Principles, Cyber Crime Fundamentals, Core Mathematics for Computing, Introduction to Networks. Year 2: Network Routing and Switching Essentials, Principles of Digital Forensics, Ruskin Module, Cloud and IoT, Digital Security, Advanced Digital Forensics. Year 3: Digital Forensics and Malware Science, Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures, Software Security, Final Project, Mobile Forensics, Security Management, Operations and Analytics.

Career pathways

Getting my MCFE (Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner) certification was a turning point for me, and I knew then that Digital Forensics was the path I wanted to take. Gain practical expertise in digital forensics, cyber security and incident response.

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