Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, BSc Hons

Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Degree at Greenwich University

Greenwich's Cyber Security and Digital Forensics degree equips students with essential investigative skills and techniques fundamental to the field. The program emphasizes practical experience, enabling students to develop, maintain, and design secure systems using modern tools.

Key Modules

Year 1:

• Computer and Communication Systems
• Paradigms of Programming
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Introduction to Compilers
• Principles of Software Engineering
• Mathematics for Computer Science
• Advanced Mathematics for Computer Science

Year 2:

• Advanced Programming
• Introduction to Computer Forensics
• Computer Networks
• Operating Systems
• Information Security
• Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
• Computational Methods and Numerical Techniques

Year 3:

• Penetration Testing and Ethical Vulnerability Scanning
• Final Year Projects
• Computer Forensics 3
• Network Security
• Coding and Cryptography

Learning Focus

• Understanding security needs at the network, user, and application levels.
• Mastering forensic methods for evidence collection and preservation.
• Exploring legal, social, ethical, and professional issues in security and forensics.

Accreditations

• Academic partnership with The Council for Registered Ethical Security Testers (CREST).
• Fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ.

Workload

The overall workload consists of lectures, practical classes, independent study, and assessments, comparable to a full-time job. Each module typically comprises 15 or 30 credits, equating to 150-300 study hours.

Careers and Internships

This course offers a sandwich mode option, allowing students to gain 9-13 months of industry experience between study years. Graduates can pursue various careers, including:

• Cyber Security Analysts
• Penetration Testers
• Network Management Specialists
• Forensics Analysts

Recent graduates have found positions at organizations like MI5, KPMG, PwC, and GCHQ.

Employability Services

Greenwich's Employability and Careers Service provides resources such as:

• CV Clinics
• Mock Interviews
• Workshops to enhance job readiness.

Students are encouraged to engage in summer internships and benefit from ongoing employability activities facilitated by a dedicated Employability Officer.

Academic Support

Students receive access to study skills support through:

• Tutors and subject librarians
• Online academic resources, including assistance in academic English and mathematics as needed.

This program is designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving field of cyber security and digital forensics, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for modern careers in this domain.