BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Software Engineering, combining cyber security with digital forensics. Core topics include programming and data analysis. The course is available as a three-year full-time programme or a four-year sandwich option with an industry placement year. The final year includes a Cyber Security Project.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 51 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 65%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started
- A levels: 59%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Foundation course: 31%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- It is a UK Government priority to strengthen the UK's cyber ecosystem, and NCSC certification can help students choose a cyber security course which has been judged by the NCSC (via its panel of independent experts) as providing well-defined and appropriate content delivered to a high standard.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Programming for Cyber Security
- Computer and Network Systems
- Introduction to Databases
- Computer Crime and Digital Evidence
- Operating Systems and Software Security
- Security and Forensic Tools
- Data Science for Cyber Security
- Secure Computer Networks
- Security Management in Practice
- Cyber Security Project
- Global Landscapes of Cyber Security and Adversaries
- Forensic Computing Practice
- Cyber Security Consultancy
- Cyber Security Engineering
- Digital Evidence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at UWE Bristol 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 and Digital Forensics at UWE Bristol?
86% 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 and Digital Forensics at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. It is a UK Government priority to strengthen the UK's cyber ecosystem, and NCSC certification can help students choose a cyber security course which has been judged by the NCSC (via its panel of independent experts) as providing well-defined and appropriate content delivered to a high standard.
Does BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at UWE Bristol?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.