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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year
Sheffield Hallam University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year course at Sheffield Hallam University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
80
This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example: CDD at A Level MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma Pass overall from a T level qualification with C from core A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year course at Sheffield Hallam University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | D |
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | D |
| Business Studies | B |
| Biology | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | D |
| Mathematics | C |
| Business Studies | C |
| Economics | C |
| Media Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: A023
Here's what Sheffield Hallam University says about its Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year course.
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary
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Develop the skills to design and secure complex information systems.
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Learn to respond appropriately to security incidents by gathering evidence.
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Understand the legal and regulatory environment around complex information systems.
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Study the principles employed in cyber security and digital forensics.
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Use the latest digital forensics software and technologies employed in industry.
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Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start
You will study fundamental cyber security topics, including principles of security, computing, architecture and networking, databases, and programming. You’ll also gain industry certifications such as the Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) certification and the Nuix Workstation Forensics Practitioner Foundations and Core certifications.
For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Computing/BSc-Honours-Cyber-Security-with-Forensics-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time
Source: Sheffield Hallam University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Sheffield Hallam University
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich including foundation year
Subjects
• Computer and information security
• Computer forensics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £18,000 per year |
| International | £18,000 per year |
Sheffield Hallam University student reviews
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1st year student
2 years ago
I have joined a great society with frequent meet-ups
1st year student
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I enjoy the city and have made friends in the society I have joined
1st year student
2 years ago
My accomodation is reasonably priced and Iu2019ve booked the same accomodation for next year. I find living here very easy and enjoyable.
1st year student
2 years ago
My academic advisors are very helpful and always in hand to contact. I find my student accommodation support equally as accessible and helpful
1st year student
2 years ago
I donu2019t often use the facilities, however I find the library useful to frequent when studying and the student support centre is always on hand
1st year student
2 years ago
I find our course leaders to be very helpful and friendly, my lectures are frequent so I feel like I am engaging a good amount in my course. The seminars are also the same. I find my classmates to be friendly and helpful too.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Sheffield Hallam University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year course at Sheffield Hallam University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
74%
low
Teaching on my course
74%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
83%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
66%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
68%
low
Learning opportunities
75%
med
Learning opportunities
75%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
69%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
74%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
79%
low
Academic support
79%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
78%
low
Organisation and management
68%
low
Organisation and management
68%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
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How well organised is your course?
67%
low
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
81%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
72%
med
Student voice
72%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
98%
high
Teaching on my course
98%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
75%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
59%
low
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
low
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
57%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
61%
low
Student information
The Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year course at Sheffield Hallam University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Sheffield Hallam University graduates who took Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
77%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%
Caring personal services
10%
Protective service occupations
6%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Sheffield Hallam University graduates who took Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£32.5k
Third year after graduation
£35.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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