BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, focusing on cyber security and digital forensics. Core topics include Programming and Data Analysis. The course includes a Foundation year and is available as a five-year sandwich programme with an industry placement. A supervised Cyber Security Project is completed in the final year, and visiting professionals deliver presentations throughout the programme.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 72 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'll need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. 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 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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
- Computational Thinking
- Introduction to Speciality
- Foundation Project
- Professional and Communication Skills
- 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol do next?
85% 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
79% 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 67 UCAS points.
Is BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.