Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

About this programme

Study a degree that’s fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and designed for the challenges of today’s increasingly connected world. Take your first step into a career in cyber security and digital forensics with a degree that teaches you how to uncover threats, investigate attacks and protect systems. You also have the option to take up a paid placement year during your studies. This cyber security and digital forensics degree is fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which is part of GCHQ, the UK’s intelligence, security and cyber agency. We’re also one of only 15 universities in the UK to have achieved NCSC Gold status for being an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education. Together, these recognitions give you confidence that you’re studying a high-quality, industry-relevant degree. This degree balances theory with highly practical modules, giving you a career-ready, certified pathway into your chosen profession. You’ll gain practical experience in developing, maintaining and designing secure systems, using current technologies across the sector. You’ll also learn how to investigate cyber incidents, applying forensic methods to collect, analyse and preserve digital evidence. You’ll be based at our Greenwich Campus, just a few miles from London’s financial hub, giving you access to a range of networking opportunities. This NCSC-certified degree will put you ahead in the cyber job market, giving you a valuable advantage as you enter the profession.