Cyber Security and Digital Forensics [with Placement Year] BSc (Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Cambridge Campus

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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An industry standard, hands-on digital forensics, incident response and cyber security course, studying in the heart of Cambridge city.Digital forensics and incident response currently makes up the most prominent labour shortage in the UK cyber security sector. This course is designed for practical, hands-on skill development by industry professionals for the next generation of new industry professionals. Will you be one of them?The computer you are viewing this on knows your location, browser ...Read more

An industry standard, hands-on digital forensics, incident response and cyber security course, studying in the heart of Cambridge city.Digital forensics and incident response currently makes up the most prominent labour shortage in the UK cyber security sector. This course is designed for practical, hands-on skill development by industry professionals for the next generation of new industry professionals. Will you be one of them?The computer you are viewing this on knows your location, browser history, apps installed, passwords, habits, and favourite cat pictures. Imagine using this knowledge to legally track a suspect's activities, evidence this in a scientific manner and help convict or prove the innocents of a person in civil or criminal proceedings.These skills are gained in modules such as Principles of digital forensics, malware science and Ethical hacking and countermeasures.

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61/101
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107th
CUG Ranking
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121st

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112 Grades / Points required

from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University , Cambridge

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), it offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, degree apprenticeships...

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Anglia Ruskin University
East Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1PT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cambridge  0.4 miles away

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