Cyber Security & Computer Forensics BSc(Hons) single honours

This course provides a thorough knowledge of core computer science subjects and looks at how computers can be used to prevent and solve crime.
You also gain a specialist field of knowledge so you potentially have more job opportunities open to you.
Optional modules enable you to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals.
Group projects and an individual assignment build both your teamwork abilities and initiative skills.
You can gain a career head start by choosing to do a year's work placement relevant to your degree.
We have a commitment to teaching excellence and use the most modern techniques and methodologies.
A personal tutor plus a strong educational support system ensure you can get all the help you need to encourage you to reach your full potential.
Students have exclusive and unconstrained use of a dedicated cyber security and digital forensics lab. In this lab, they have access to a suite of specialist ethical hacking, cyber security and forensic tools, resources and equipment. This provides a safe sandbox environment for practical experiments with malware, penetration testing, port scanning and other ethical hacking activities. Examples of software and tools that are used include Kali Linux, Metasploit, DeterLab and FTK (Forensic Tool Kit).

You will have the opportunity to study a foreign language, free of charge, during your time at the University on a not-for-credit basis as part of the Kingston Language Scheme. Options currently include: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

From A levels: 112 points, General Studies not accepted OR
BTEC National: 112 points: Distinction, Merit, Merit OR
Access Diploma: Equivalent of 112 UCAS points OR
Computing Foundation Year
GCSE: candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects grades A*–C (or comparable numeric score under reformed GCSE grading scale): inc. English Language and Mathematics.

Kingston University's cyber security and computer forensics degree programme is driven by student employability. The course curriculum is aligned with numerous industry recognised certifications; examples of which include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) for cyber security and AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE) for digital forensics. Students are offered the unique opportunity to pursue selected industry recognised certification examinations at an appropriate time during their degree studies and to ultimately distinguish themselves professionally at an early stage in their future careers.