BSc (Hons) Digital Forensics and Cyber Security

  • Undergraduate
  • London
Last Updated: 06/08/2026View on Institutions website
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BSc (Hons) Digital Forensics and Cyber Security
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

3 years

Course Description

This intensive Digital Forensics and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree is designed to place students at the forefront of computer security. The curriculum is regularly updated to ensure it remains relevant to the fast-paced industry, covering the prevention, detection, correction, and conviction of digital crimes. Students will enhance their knowledge of essential computing principles, including programming, communication networks, and information systems, while gaining a deep understanding of computer-related crimes and the legal frameworks surrounding them. The course provides hands-on experience with specialist toolkits such as Forensic Toolkit (FTK), EnCase, and Kali Linux within the institution's dedicated Cyber Security Research Centre. Available as a three-year full-time programme or a four-year part-time route, this course is ideal for those looking to become successful cyber security professionals. With professional accreditation from the British Computer Society (BCS), graduates are well-prepared to thrive in the industry, supported by teaching staff with strong links to employers and the wider computing sector.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £9,790 per year for full-time study. Part-time study is charged at £2,445 per 30-credit module. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Course Structure

Computer Hardware and Software Architectures

30 Credits

Fundamentals of Computing

15 Credits

Introduction to Information Systems

15 Credits

Logic and Problem Solving

30 Credits

Programming

30 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates are prepared for roles such as cyber security analysts, digital forensic investigators, and network security engineers in sectors including law enforcement, government, and corporate IT.

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/digital-forensics-and-cyber-security---bsc-hons/ on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.