Cyber Security and Digital Forensics [with Placement Year] BSc (Hons)

Study an industry-standard, hands-on digital forensics, incident response and cyber security course in the heart of Cambridge. <br/><br/>**Why study Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at ARU?**<br/>- Study in the Silicon Fen, home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and many more – the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers. <br/><br/><br/>- Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers, such as PA Consulting and Kear Technology Solutions to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving. <br/><br/><br/>- Gain expert witness experience by defending digital forensics scenarios against Law students, performing mobile forensics on Android OS, revealing suspect actions and analysing malware activity. <br/><br/><br/>- Gain access to the Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+ and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) curriculums. <br/><br/><br/>- Explore our on-site specialist labs and our online virtual lab (NETLAB), equipped with cutting-edge cyber security and forensics tools and operating systems. <br/><br/><br/>The computer you’re viewing this on knows your location, browser history, passwords and habits. Imagine using this knowledge to legally track a suspects activities, evidence this in a scientific manner, and help convict or prove innocence in civil or criminal proceedings. Our course centres on practical, hands-on skills development in areas from malware science to ethical hacking. <br/><br/>You’ll start by learning how operating systems work and how scripting languages can be used to address security issues. Youll develop your understanding of cybercrime and how security threats and vulnerabilities can be dealt with. In our labs you’ll develop specialist skills, learning how to isolate and analyse malware, and undertake penetration testing or ‘ethical hacking’. You’ll also explore how threats originate and how to undertake threat intelligence. You’ll learn in lectures and the lab, working both independently and as part of a team. <br/><br/>Digital forensics and incident response is one of the most prominent labour shortages in the UK cyber security sector, and our specialist labs are the perfect place to develop knowledge and skills for your future career. Were set up to support the next generation of industry professionals. Will you be one of them?

The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU was also named University of the Year for 2023, reflecting their commitment to excellent education. <br/><br/>You'll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who can help you start building your CV, while also earning some extra money. They were also a finalist in the Academic Employability Awards 2025, showing the great opportunities that await ARU alumni!<br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you'll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more! ARU's Peterborough Lab building was also named building of the year at the 2025 Pineapple Awards.<br/><br/>Find out more and apply to ARU today.