BSc Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics, an undergraduate degree combining computer science and digital investigation techniques to combat cybercrime. Core topics include Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, and Data Analysis. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or a foundation year. The first year covers core networking and computer security through Introduction to Networking, Computer Systems and Security, Digital Investigation Technologies, and Introduction to Investigation Skills. The second year builds competence with Digital Evidence and Incident Response, Cyber Security, Digital Investigation, and Investigation Skills 2. The final year focuses on advanced practice through Investigation Skills 3, Advanced Digital Investigation, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), and an independent Project. Optional modules in the final year include Network Management, Penetration Testing, Advanced Cyber Security, Fraud and Asset Recovery, Counter Terrorism, and Investigating Exploitation.
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Entry requirements
96-112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM BTEC Diploma: DD-D*D* Pass Access Course: 96-112 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96-112 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (C+) - M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 95 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 180 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 290 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 76%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 240 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Networking
- Computer Systems and Security
- Introduction to Academic Skills
- Digital Investigation Technologies
- Introduction to Investigation Skills
- Digital Evidence and Incident Response
- Cyber Security
- Digital Investigation
- Academic Skills 2
- Investigation Skills 2
- Investigation Skills 3
- Advanced Digital Investigation
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Project
- Network Management
- Penetration Testing
- Advanced Cyber Security
- Fraud and Asset Recovery
- Counter Terrorism
- Investigating Exploitation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics at University of Lancashire?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BSc Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics at University of Lancashire?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.