Cyber Security & Digital Forensics BSc (Hons)
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full time
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Forensic Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
Develop your cyber security skills using our forensic software and hardware Explore the wide range of facilities at our Penrhyn Road campus, where this course is based. Our dedicated cyber security and digital forensics lab provides access to industry standard software and tools, such as Splunk, Nessus, Kali Linux, Autopsy, FTK (Forensic Tool Kit), etc. It also has Linux/Windows dual-boot computers and digital forensic hardware. Other computing laboratories are fully equipped with fold-flat LCD screens, data-projection systems and high-spec processors. As well as development software, including Linux, Microsoft.net, Eclipse, tools for Android and iOS, UML, CASE tools, and ethical hacking and pen testing environments, including Kali Linux and Metasploit. Plus, a mix of cable and wireless LAN technologies, and quantum key distribution experiment tools for secured communication. You will have access to our games lab, which includes the latest Sony and Microsoft software, PSPs and large screens. There are also opportunities to gain vendor certification for mobile forensics (XRY Logical) and FTK. Cyber security and digital forensics at Kingston University Hear how our students develop cyber security skills using specialised forensic software.
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 112–128 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| BTEC | DMM · BTEC National Extended Diploma |
| BTEC | D*D* · BTEC National Diploma; in a computing, science, engineering or mathematics |
| UCAS Tariff points | 112 UCAS points |
| UCAS Tariff points | 64 UCAS points · foundation year |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
English language requirements for Cyber Security & Digital Forensics BSc (Hons): Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our Int
Fees
International students: £19,200 per year
UK students: £10,050 per year
UK/Home: £10,050 per year
International: £19,200 per year
Start dates
2026
Application deadline
International: apply by
Campus
- Penrhyn Road, United Kingdom