BSc Cyber Security with Forensics
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Cyber Security with Forensics, an undergraduate degree focused on digital investigation, security management, and secure system design. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can choose to complete an optional placement year or an optional foundation year. The course is accredited by the British Computing Society and the Chartered Institute of Information Security. The first year covers foundational principles through Computer Systems And Networks, Introduction To Cyber Security, Maths And Cryptography, Professionalism And Employability, and Software Development. The second year introduces database security and incident response through Database Administration And Security, Digital Forensics Incident Response, Project Based Learning, and Secure Network Services And Administration. Following an optional placement year, the final year covers advanced legal and management practices through Advanced Cyber Forensics, Information Security Management, and Project (Cyber Security And Networks). Optional modules allow students to specialise in areas such as Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, and Offensive Forensics.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112-120 A level: BBC-BBB at A Level BTEC: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 56%
- East Midlands: 13%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Systems And Networks
- Introduction To Cyber Security, Maths And Cryptography
- Professionalism And Employability
- Software Development
- Database Administration And Security
- Digital Forensics Incident Response
- Project Based Learning
- Secure Network Services And Administration
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Advanced Cyber Forensics
- Information Security Management
- Project (Cyber Security And Networks)
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Network Security
- Offensive Forensics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security with Forensics at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £52,000. 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 Forensics at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
70% 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 Forensics at Sheffield Hallam University?
85% 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 Forensics at Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Does BSc Cyber Security with Forensics at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security with Forensics at Sheffield Hallam University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.