Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics combines modules from Law, Policing and Computing for those seeking careers investigating digital crime. Students learn investigation techniques, intelligence analysis, computer networking and cyber security, and practise in the Missing Person Investigation Unit and the Cyber Clinic.

Faculty: School of Law and Policing | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Making the case: an introduction to investigation, Investigating crime in the digital age, Digital investigation skills, Developing investigative strategy, Full spectrum cyber, Delivering real-world project, Digital reconnaissance and Advanced digital investigations.

Career pathways

Public sector roles with the police or bodies such as the National Crime Agency and Serious Fraud Office, and private sector roles in eDisclosure and eDiscovery, forensic accounting firms and cyber-attack prevention.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104-112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104-112 points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level Subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. International applicants: successful completion of the first year of a recognised university degree, or an Ordinary National Diploma (Lower Credit). English language: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent), or West African School Certificate English grade C6 (WASSCE C6).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK full-time tuition; placement year fee £1,955 not included Source

International applicants: GBP 18,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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