BSc (Hons) Digital Forensics and Cyber Security at London Metropolitan University

You'll learn all about the world of internet fraud on our intensive Digital Forensics and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree. On this course you'll discover techniques for stopping hackers, analyse risks and troubleshoot security issues on the latest gadgets. Our Cyber Security Research Centre provides a secure environment for you to study alongside our industry partners.

Faculty: School of Computing and Digital Media  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Computer Hardware and Software Architectures, Fundamentals of Computing, Introduction to Information Systems, Logic and Problem Solving, Programming. Year 2: Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things, Computer and Mobile Forensics, Cyber Security in Computing, Network Forensics and Incident Response, Professional and Ethical Issues, Risk, Crisis and Security Management, Smart Data Discovery. Year 3: Career Development Learning, Digital Investigation and E-Discovery, Ethical Hacking, Network and Cloud Security, Project.

Career pathways

You’ll complete this course ready to pursue a career in computer forensics and/or IT security, or in the wider IT industry. Previous graduates have gone on to find employment as data analysts at companies such as MWR InfoSecurity.

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