Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
Leeds Beckett University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Develop in-demand forensic and security skills and learn to analyse devices and protect businesses from illegal attacks.Develop the skills to perform digital forensic analysis on devices and implement cyber security mechanisms into any business.As part of this course you’ll: Combine expertise in two fields of national importance Analyse digital devices, such as hard drives, in computer forensics modules to identify and investigate their contents Understand how to use your knowledge of computer ...Read more

Develop in-demand forensic and security skills and learn to analyse devices and protect businesses from illegal attacks.Develop the skills to perform digital forensic analysis on devices and implement cyber security mechanisms into any business.As part of this course you’ll: Combine expertise in two fields of national importance Analyse digital devices, such as hard drives, in computer forensics modules to identify and investigate their contents Understand how to use your knowledge of computer systems and networks to protect businesses and users from malicious attacks in computer security modulesLearn practical investigative and 'hacking' techniquesUse practical applications on our bespoke Hacktivity system that replicates real-world business systems and potential attacks

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29/279
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78th
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Ornjay
18 Dec 25

Campus is nice, has a lot of great facilities on it. Only improvement is more social spaces at headingly and also better food options that could be..Read more

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Isak
12 Dec 25

Its okay, but its not the best years of my life like I said it would be. Feel like I'm kinda lost all the time and I just get unexpected things thrown at me like I have been hit..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Grades / Points required

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£16,000 per year

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Accommodation - 171.00 per week

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Ornjay
18 Dec 25
Cyber Security & Digital Forensics
Campus is nice, has a lot of great facilities on it. Only improvement is more social spaces at headingly and also better food options that could be...
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Isak
12 Dec 25
Cyber Security
Its okay, but its not the best years of my life like I said it would be. Feel like I'm kinda lost all the time and I just get unexpected things thrown at me like I have been hit...
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Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University , Leeds

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Leeds Beckett University
Beckett Park Headingley Leeds West Yorkshire LS6 3QS United Kingdom
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