Overview

With today's advancing technologies comes the increasing threat of cybercrime. The National Cyber Security Strategy makes clear the importance of good network defences in securing the UK. GCU has developed a suite of programmes which provide the opportunity to be at the forefront of defending cyberspace from sophisticated malicious attacks and future threats.

The Digital Security and Forensics (Hons) programme from Glasgow Caledonian University equips graduates with technical, analytical and evaluation skills in all areas of digital forensic investigation, including ethical hacking, intrusion, detection, data recovery and security systems.

Your career

Enter the communication networks, security engineering and digital forensics sector, an industry which employs one in three of all jobs within the IT sector.

This sector is becoming increasingly complex, with particular need for digital forensics, digital security, ethical hacking, wireless and mobile specialist skills. We would expect digital security graduates to embark on a range of career pathways including government agencies, law enforcement or associated private sector agencies, business, supporting specialist roles such as forensic practitioners, penetration testers (ethical hackers) and security and forensic consultants.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming

Web Platform Development

Integrated Project

Mathematics for Computing

Secure Systems Administration

Database Development

Cyber Security Operations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-24 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Closing Date (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam) 14 November

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Forensic Science Cyber Security View 166 other Bachelors in Forensic Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard entry requirement:

UCAS Tariff: 96
Scottish Higher: BBCC or equivalent incl Higher in Maths
A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Maths

Minimum entry requirement:

UCAS Tariff: 90
Scottish Higher: BCCC or equivalent incl Higher in Maths
A Level: CCC or equivalent incl A Level in Maths

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15200 GBP / year

≈ 15200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

RUK: £9,250 per year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

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