Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Cyber Security with Digital Forensics (Placement Year) (I140)

On this course student will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. They will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry. Why study BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Digital Forensics at BU? • Develop the versatility and personal qualities to manage, implement and assess the security of business activities in a global context • Build and improve your applied technical skills to weaponise technology to prevent or respond to security incidents in any organisation • Engage in a series of practical, industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and the world • Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one • Student will be qualified to work as an IT security professional in all sectors where cyber security plays a critical role • Typical graduation roles include police digital forensics investigator, digital forensics consultant, pen tester, information security analyst or cyber security analyst.

Although student will be enrolled onto the four-year degree, they can opt out of the placement year. However, the placement year offers them a chance to gain experience and make contacts for the future. They will complete a minimum 30-week industrial work placement which can be carried out anywhere in the world.