Computer Forensics and Security BSc (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Computer Forensics and Security BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computer Science at Canterbury Christ Church University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computer Science
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £25500 | £30000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26000 | £21000 - £31000 | £24500 - £41500 |
All Computer Science courses of Canterbury Christ Church University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26611 | £23851 | £28762 |
25-75 percentile range | £22463 - £31904 | £18250 - £31130 | £21144 - £39626 |
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Course Description
There has never been a better time for you to enter the computer forensics and cyber security profession. A recent report issued by Parliament on Cyber Security Skills and the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure identified a UK crisis resulting from a high demand and low supply of talent. Brexit and Covid-19 has resulted in an increase in Cyber crime activities.
On this degree, you'll delve into many aspects of computing and will develop the skills, confidence and enthusiasm needed to help to tackle challenging computing forensics and security issues.
You'll learn how cyber security protects organisational ecosystems (including computer systems) from malicious attacks, human error, and the exploitation of vulnerabilities. You'll also explore how ethical hacking approaches can be used to highlight security vulnerabilities so that they can be fixed or mitigated.
Cyber security incidents can have a number of outcomes, including civil litigation or criminal prosecution. You'll be supported to widen your understanding and develop skills to use computer forensic techniques to recover intelligence and evidence from digital devices for the purposes of both civil litigation and criminal prosecution.
After completion of your second year you will have the opportunity to undertake year in industry to allow you to develop your knowledge and skills in a business or industrial setting. This allows you to build up the practical skills desired by employers and to demonstrate your capabilities on your CV.
Location
This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Computer Forensics and Security BSc (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University
25% | Media Professionals |
20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
20% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Entry Requirements: A typical offer would be BBC at A- Level or BTEC DMM or equivalent. For this programme you will need a GCSE pass in Mathematics and English Language at grade C or 4 for those currently taking GCSEs. Please see website for information
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Please see our website for information
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- International Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Computer Forensics and Security BSc (Hons)
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25.
In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): To be confirmed
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Canterbury Christ Church University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #48
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 15 university rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University
About Canterbury Christ Church University
Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.
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Student composition of Canterbury Christ Church University
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Total number of students enrolled at Canterbury Christ Church University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16485
- postgraduates:
- 1720
- Total:
- 18205
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Forensics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023