
Digital Security and Forensics BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Digital Security and Forensics BSc (Hons)
Study BSc (Hons) Digital Security and Forensics and you will study digital forensics, system security, and ethical hacking.
Graduate with a digital security degree and find IT security jobs with government agencies, law enforcement or associated private sector agencies. This digital security degree also provides the opportunity to go on to specialist roles such as ethical hacker and IT security and forensics consultancy.
Study BSc (Hons) Digital Security and Forensics and you will study digital forensics, system security, and ethical hacking. <br/><br/>Graduate with a digital security degree and find IT security jobs with government agencies, law enforcement or associated private sector agencies. This digital security degree also provides the opportunity to go on to specialist roles such as ethical hacker and IT security and forensics consultancy.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
I111
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C
to include Maths
Access to HE Diploma
M:45
60 credits overall with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit in Computing or IT subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
26 points including HL Maths at 4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant subject at MMM. Must include Maths
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
including Maths
Scottish HNC
Pass
Year 2: 15 credit HNC Cyber Security with grade A in Graded Unit
Scottish HND
Pass
HND Cyber Security with AA in Graded Units
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
A level
C,C,C
including Maths
T Level
Pass (C and above)
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |