Cyber Security and Digital Forensics [with Placement Year]
Anglia Ruskin University
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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. 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 suspects activities, evidence this in a ...Read more

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. 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 innocence 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.Study in the Silicon Fen, home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and many more – the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers. Engage with real-world projects through our Live Brief assessments, set and driven by local companies such as PA Consulting and Kear Technology Solutions. Gain expert witness experience by defending digital forensics scenarios against Law students, performing mobile forensics on Android OS, revealing suspect actions and analysing malware activity. Gain access to the Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) curriculums. Explore our on-site specialist labs and our online virtual lab (NETLAB), equipped with cutting-edge cyber security and forensics tools and operating systems.

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78/91
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103rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
120th
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25 Jan 26

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Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University , Cambridge

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, distance learning,...

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

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