BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Address the needs of cybersecurity and digital forensics professionals. Develop expertise in the preservation and extraction of digital evidence from computer systems and networks. Examine the overlap between cybersecurity and digital forensics and the preventative approach to cybercrime.The course is excellent preparation for jobs in computer forensics, which is a rapidly growing area given the rise in computer-related crime. At the same time, the course also covers all the fundamentals of computing, leaving your career options open. Core topics include web applications, database systems, programming and software development.Teaching is fully up-to-date with the latest developments and is enriched by Sunderland’s research that has been classed as 'internationally excellent' by the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF).

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Modules

  • Compulsory modules
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Systems, Architectures and Networks
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Full Stack Development
  • Specialist Project
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Compulsory modules
  • Advanced Programming
  • Cyber Security
  • Enterprise Project
  • Secure Networks
  • Digital Forensic Computing Practice
  • Virtualisation and Cloud Infrastructure
  • Compulsory modules
  • Computing Project
  • Cyber Threat Landscape
  • Web Application Security
  • Digital Forensic Investigations
  • Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
  • £14,000 Per Year

    International student tuition fee

    3 Years

    Duration

    Sep 2024

    Start Month

    Aug 2024

    Application Deadline

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2024

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time