BSc Cyber Security & Computer Forensics
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security & Computer Forensics is an undergraduate degree focused on protecting digital systems, investigating cybercrime, and securing networks against online threats. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake a client project or innovation challenge in the second year, and complete a major computing project in the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Software Development, Introduction to Computing, Computer Systems, Emerging Technologies, and Success Modules. The second year builds competence with Computer Security and Forensics, Web Programming and Databases, Interdisciplinary Modules, and Employability Modules. The final year deepens expertise through Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking, Research Informed Practice, Digital Investigation and Data Recovery, and the Computing Major Project, culminating in an independent research and technical showcase.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 20%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 12%
- South East: 63%
- South West: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Software Development
- Introduction to Computing
- Computer Systems
- Emerging Technologies
- Success Modules
- Computer Security and Forensics
- Web Programming and Databases
- Interdisciplinary Modules
- Employability Modules
- Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
- Research Informed Practice
- Digital Investigation and Data Recovery
- Computing Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security & Computer Forensics at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security & Computer Forensics at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cyber Security & Computer Forensics at Canterbury Christ Church University?
94% 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 & Computer Forensics at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security & Computer Forensics at Canterbury Christ Church University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.