Forensic Computing and Security
Bournemouth University
UCAS Code: G550 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 - 31 overall including grade H5 from 2 Higher Level subjects
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
UCAS Tariff
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
About this course
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**Are you interested in digital forensics, using ethical hacking to identify security gaps and help prevent cyber crime?**
Software security specialists are involved in the design of all aspects of Information Technology systems and are vital in protecting user and organisational data. In this course, you will learn the tools and techniques to design and evaluate secure software.
You will gain experience in understanding the ways that hackers as well as general users think in order to predict their behaviour and use your applied technical skills to expose weakness in systems to ultimately build and maintain secure digital environments.
Our innovative approach to your learning opportunities will see you engaging in a series of practical, industry focused tasks, aimed at ensuring you graduate with the full range of relevant, up-to-date skills necessary to succeed in the cyber security profession.
You’ll be supported by academics with considerable experience in the security industry. Through groups such as the Cyber Security Research Group (BUCSR), you’ll be encouraged to co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions in the UK and Europe.
You’ll be qualified to work in the security and/or forensic industry in roles such as police forensics investigator, forensics consultant, security advisor, information security analyst or cyber security analyst.
This is one of eight undergraduate computing courses we offer at BU. As we understand that it can be difficult to know what area you’d like to specialise in, all of these courses share a common first year, giving you the time to really explore the subject before deciding on a specialism. You only need to apply for one of the courses and you will have the opportunity to change your final degree title during your study with us.
Modules
You will study a range of subject areas including business and professional issues, computers and networks, programming, relational databases, systems analysis and design, user-centered web development, digital forensics, ethical hacking and countermeasures, infrastructure strategy, project management and team working, systems design, information assurance, security by design and an individual project, along with a number of optional units.
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Bournemouth University
Department of Computing and Informatics
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