BSc Cyber Security & Computer Forensics with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Computer Forensics with Foundation Year, a computing degree focused on safeguarding digital systems, investigating cybercrime, and understanding computer security and digital forensics. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory foundation year designed for students who do not meet standard entry requirements, and concludes with a Computing Major Project in the final year. The foundation year introduces mathematics, programming, computational thinking, and interdisciplinary communication through modules such as Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics and Programming, Computational Thinking, and Interdisciplinary Communication Skills. The first year covers foundational computing concepts through Software Development, Introduction to Computing, Computer Systems, and Emerging Technologies. The second year progresses to practical applications and threats via Computer Security and Forensics, Web Programming and Databases, Interdisciplinary Modules, and Employability Modules. The final year concentrates on advanced investigative techniques and independent research through Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking, Research Informed Practice, Digital Investigation and Data Recovery, and the Computing Major Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 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 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 73%
- Left higher education: 18%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 9%
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 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics and Programming
- Computational Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Success Modules
- The Big Picture
- 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security & Computer Forensics with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
73% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.