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Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

30Nov
University of Central Lancashire - Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Course Summary Do you like the idea of investigating, and solving, high-tech crimes? The Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics course combines investigation and computer science skills to create the next generation of digital investigators. The Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics degree brings together modules from the school of Law and Policing and the School of Computing to create a programme of study ideally suited for students seeking a career investigating digital crime. With exciting careers available in both the private sector and public sectors, this course has been designed to meet the demands of a modern society. The “Policing Vision 2025” identifies the necessity of developing digital investigation and intelligence capabilities within the police. On this course you will cover modules surrounding academic skills, investigation skills, intelligence gathering and analysis, computer networking and cyber security. Why study with us?

  • You will use our outstanding facilities for immersive learning; including our Hydra Minerva Suite, scenes of crime houses and computer labs.
  • You can take an optional industrial placement year; gaining valuable experience to complement your classroom learning.
  • You will be taught by academics with a wide range of backgrounds, including former police investigators, ethics hackers and computing professionals.
What You'll Do
  • You will work on scenario-based assessments based on what is happening within the real-world.
  • You can practice your investigation skills within our Missing Person Investigation Unit or our public facing Cyber Clinic; or you can join our Women in Cyber Security group.
  • You will have close support and supervision at all stages of the course.
Future Careers Students undertaking the Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics degree course will have the opportunity to undertake many exciting careers in both the public and private sector. Public sector careers may involve working for the Police or other investigative body, such as the National Crime Agency or Serious Fraud Office. Private sector careers may involve working for civil litigation companies within the “eDisclosure/eDiscovery” industry. This typically involves working with large forensic accounting companies. Nowadays, most (if not all) companies use digital storage systems and may face the prospect of becoming a victim of a cyber-attack. Working alongside preventative cyber-security specialists to provide a reactive response will enable companies to take remedial action through the court system.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work/life experience who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree level studies are welcome.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS