BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Digital Forensics at Leeds Beckett University

Cybercrime is evolving fast. Learn how to uncover threats, investigate attacks, and protect vital systems with cyber security and digital forensic techniques. In an increasingly connected world, cyber-attacks are becoming more advanced and harder to detect.

Faculty: School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Fundamentals of Digital Forensics, Computer Communications, Fundamentals of Computer Programming, Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing, Fundamentals of Databases, Object-Oriented Programming. Year 2 core modules: Digital Forensics Processing, Cyber Security Landscapes, Web & Network Security, Digital Forensics Analysis, Team Project. Year 2 options include Database Systems, Web Applications & Technologies, Software Systems Development. Year 3 core modules: Production Project, Mobile Forensic Investigations, Systems Security. Year 3 options include Forensic Investigative Techniques, Incident Response & Investigation, Advanced Database Systems, Advanced Web Engineering, Advanced Software Engineering.

Career pathways

Cyber security and digital forensics skills are essential across every industry, as organisations continue to face increasingly complex digital threats and security challenges. Roles include Cyber security analyst, Digital forensic investigator, Incident response analyst, Penetration tester, Security operations analyst, Cybercrime investigator, Network security specialist, Information security consultant.

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