Cyber Security with Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year option)
Bournemouth UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year option) at Bournemouth University. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Interested in using ethical hacking to identify security problems, and developing solutions that fix them? 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 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 bu... International tuition fees are £20,685 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 54 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,685
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £32,500 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £30,500 | £41,000 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £39,500 | £53,500 |
UK subject average: £29,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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