Cyber Security and Digital Forensics BSc at Middlesex University

Study cybercrime prevention, conduct digital investigations and gain practical experience using industry-standard software. There is the added opportunity of a year-long, paid placement to enhance your career prospects. In our state-of-the-art cybersecurity and digital forensics labs, you’ll use the latest industry tools to explore IT security and complete digital investigations.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years full-time, 5 years part-time (average)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study programming, networks and IT security, equipping you with expert knowledge in the technological, ethical and legal aspects of cybersecurity. Compulsory modules include Computer Systems Architecture and Operating Systems, Programming for Data Communication and Networks, Computer Networks, Information in Organisations (Year 1); Secure Web Technologies, Digital Incident Scene Investigation and Analysis, Project Management and Professional Practice (Year 2); Computer Security and Ethical Hacking, Memory Analysis, Individual Project, Advanced Topics in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Year 3).

Career pathways

The course is designed with emphasis on currency and relevance to future employment. Most graduates are employed in posts relevant to the subject.

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