BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing at University of Portsmouth

Join the fight against cybercrime. Investigate cyberattacks, expose flaws in security systems and become an expert in malware forensics and cryptography. Our foundation course in Engineering and Technology with Foundation Year is designed to develop the vital underpinning skills in maths, science and technology needed for studying at degree level.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Computer Systems; Computing Foundations with Cyber Security; Data Engineering and AI; Programming; Ethical Hacking; Forensics Fundamentals; Operating Systems and Internetworking; Security and Cryptography; Cyberlaw Governance and Human Rights; Data Structures and Algorithms.

Career pathways

The cost of cybercrime was estimated at $1 trillion in 2020 – 50% higher than in 2018. According to the UK Government, 64% of large businesses and 51% of high-income charities reported cyber security breaches or attacks in a 12 month period .

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