16Aug
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course. In today's digital world, cyber threats are evolving rapidly, making cyber security and forensic investigation critical skills in safeguarding individuals, businesses, and governments. This Cyber Security and Computer Forensics degree will give you the essential knowledge and practical skills to protect digital systems, investigate cybercrime, and combat evolving online threats. What you’ll learn
- Grasp cyber security fundamentals and learn how to identify, analyse, and respond to security threats.
- Learn the tools and techniques behind ethical hacking and penetration testing.
- Explore how to secure networks, systems, and data against malicious attacks, human error, and vulnerabilities.
- Develop a deep understanding of cyber law, digital ethics, and sustainable cybersecurity practices.
- Build teamwork, project management, and commercial awareness through collaborative projects and assessments.
- Throughout this cybersecurity course, you’ll develop specialist skills in both digital security and computer forensics, giving you the ability to protect digital environments and investigate security breaches. You’ll explore real-world case studies, gain hands-on experience with industry tools, and learn from experts.
Modules
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/cyber-security-and-computer-forensics-with-foundation-year
How to apply
14Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- FG4F
- Institution code:
- C10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - DDE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/entry-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15500 | Year 1 |
| International | £15500 | 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
Home (UK) Fees
Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom-based subjects, as set by the UK Government.
Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government.
The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 onwards, our undergraduate home tuition fees for subsequent years of study are expected to be £9,535.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2025/26 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2025/26 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU