BSc Cyber Security with Digital Forensics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Digital Forensics is an undergraduate degree focused on computing, networking and information security. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes an optional placement year lasting a minimum of 30 weeks. The first year covers core computing concepts through Computer Fundamentals, Mathematics for Computing, Programming, Network Essentials, Introduction to Cyber Security, and Computing and Society. The second year advances into specialized areas with Ethical Hacking, Software Engineering, Security Operations (SecOps), Network and Cyber Management, Technological Innovations in Cyber Security, and Software Business. The final year deepens expertise via Digital Forensics, Human Computer Interaction, Individual Project, and Digital Futures, alongside optional modules such as Digital Innovation and Transformation, Systems Development, Data Visualisation and Storytelling, and Software Quality Assurance.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 34%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 20%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 34%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology
- Introduction to Computers
- Mathematics for Engineering and Technology
- Introduction to Programming
- Interdisciplinary Team Project
- Computer Fundamentals
- Mathematics for Computing
- Programming
- Network Essentials
- Introduction to Cyber Security
- Computing and Society
- Ethical Hacking
- Software Engineering
- Security Operations (SecOps)
- Network and Cyber Management
- Technological Innovations in Cyber Security
- Software Business
- Digital Forensics
- Human Computer Interaction
- Individual Project
- Digital Futures
- Digital Innovation and Transformation
- Systems Development
- Data Visualisation and Storytelling
- Software Quality Assurance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security with Digital Forensics at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £53,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security with Digital Forensics at Bournemouth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cyber Security with Digital Forensics at Bournemouth University?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Cyber Security with Digital Forensics at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BSc Cyber Security with Digital Forensics at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security with Digital Forensics at Bournemouth University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.