23Nov
UndergraduateAnglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
An industry standard, hands-on digital forensics, incident response and cyber security course, studying in the heart of Cambridge city. Digital forensics and incident response currently makes up the most prominent labour shortage in the UK cyber security sector. This course is designed for practical, hands-on skill development by industry professionals for the next generation of new industry professionals. Will you be one of them? The computer you are viewing this on knows your location, browser history, apps installed, passwords, habits, and favourite cat pictures. Imagine using this knowledge to legally track a suspect's activities, evidence this in a scientific manner and help convict or prove the innocents of a person in civil or criminal proceedings. These skills are gained in modules such as Principles of digital forensics, malware science and Ethical hacking and countermeasures.
Modules
Year 1 Core modules Foundation in Engineering, Computing and Technology Year 2 Core modules Introduction to System Architecture and Automation Software Principles (30 credits) Cyber Crime Fundamentals Core Mathematics for Computing (15 credits) Introduction to Networks Year 3 Core modules Network Routing and Switching Essentials Principles of Digital Forensics Ruskin Module (15 credits) Cloud and IoT Digital Security (15 credits) Year 4 Placement year Year 5 Core modules Digital Forensics and Malware Science Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (15 credits) Software Security Final Project (30 credits)
Assessment method
You'll be expected to conduct and apply research in cyber security. In some modules, you'll be assessed through a research report related to a specific area of cyber security. Also, you will have to complete your undergraduate major project to be eligible for the degree.
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I130
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Cambridge Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3. If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements. Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/cyber-security-with-digital-forensics
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component |
Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.
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 | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | 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
In the 2025/26 academic year, the placement year fee will be £1,500.
https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/support-and-facilities/careers-and-employability/placements
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT