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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G415

Computer Science (Digital Forensics) with Foundation Year

Keele University
Keele, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Digital Forensics) with Foundation Year at Keele University. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Foundation Year Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year. This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence. On the Keele Foundation Year, you'll study on campus, joining our undergraduate community from the outset, with access t... 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.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Mathematics for Computer Science
Digital Forensics Principles
Cybercrime Investigation Techniques
Data Structures and Algorithms
Networks and Security
Database Systems and Data Recovery
Software Engineering and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:G415
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points56

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Keele University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£35,000
3 years£23,500£26,500£34,500
5 years£29,000£37,000£49,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 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: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
76%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Keele University

Keele University offers Computer Science (Digital Forensics) with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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