BSc Digital Forensics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing. Core topics include programming, computer architecture, research methods, and ethics and professional practice. The programme covers eighteen modules spanning cybersecurity, digital forensics, networking, and cryptography. A preparatory research project module leads into a final-year dissertation project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 104 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade C/B and BC – CC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional Requirements: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSE’s including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 69%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 410 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 74%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 64%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
- Other qualifications: 12%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Modules
- Programming
- Professional Practice and Employability
- Network Configuration
- Information Security and Governance
- Cyber Security Tools and Practices
- Computer Systems and Security
- Forensic Digital Evidence
- Digital Crime Scene Management
- Cyber Crime Research Project
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Security Data with Cryptography
- Post Incident Analysis
- Digital Forensic Techniques
- Cyber Professional in Practice
- Secure Operations and Incident Management
- Cyber Dissertation Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Digital Forensics at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £39,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Computing (other).
What do graduates of BSc Digital Forensics at University of South Wales do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Digital Forensics at University of South Wales?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Digital Forensics at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BSc Digital Forensics at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.