BSc Digital Forensics including Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Digital Forensics including Foundation Year, a computing degree centred on the investigation and analysis of criminal and corporate crime. Core topics include Programming. The course includes a compulsory foundation year. The initial foundation year establishes fundamental academic and technical proficiencies through compulsory modules. Students build early software development capabilities in Programming Fundamentals: First Steps into Software Development. Data handling and security principles are studied in Data Solutions That Drive Change. Academic transition is supported by Starting your University Journey, while collaborative practical problem-solving is explored in The Impact Challenge.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 48 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points. T Level: Pass (D or E) 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
- Starting your University Journey
- Programming Fundamentals: First Steps into Software Development
- Data Solutions That Drive Change
- The Impact Challenge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Digital Forensics including Foundation Year 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 including Foundation Year 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 including Foundation Year 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 including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BSc Digital Forensics including Foundation Year 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.