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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G4HF

Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year)

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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5 yearsDuration
£17,250Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
72%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) at Bristol, UWE. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Play an important role helping organisations manage cyber-attacks and investigate digital evidence. Why study cyber security and digital forensics? Cybercrime is on the increase and set to keep growing as technology becomes more widespread. High-level security breaches have led government, public services and corporations to dedicate more resources to computer security. 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 £26,500 within three years, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics and Computing
Computer Programming Fundamentals
Digital Systems and Networks
Introduction to Cyber Security
Digital Forensics Principles
Database Design and Management
Legal and Ethical Frameworks
Security Tools and Incident Response
UCAS Code:G4HF
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,250

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£86,250

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bristol, UWE

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,500£29,000£31,000
3 years£22,000£26,500£29,000
5 years£25,000£33,500£40,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
2%Studying
5%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
72%
Learning opportunities
63%
Assessment and feedback
66%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bristol, UWE

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