Overview

As part of this Cyber Security and Digital Forensics programme from Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:

Complete an extra year of specialist study to achieve a masters qualification

Combine expertise in two fields of national importance

Analyse digital devices, such as hard drives, in computer forensics modules to identify and investigate their contents

Learn practical investigative and 'hacking' techniques

Learn through practical applications on the bespoke Hacktivity system that replicates real-world business systems and potential attacks

Career opportunities:

This course will provide you with a master's qualification and the expertise to enter a career in digital forensics and security. You’ll be skilled in both disciplines and prepared for a wide range of jobs. Organisations of all shapes and sizes are now looking to improve in the areas of forensics and security, opening further job opportunities. The wide variety of skills you develop on your course will allow you to work in any computing role.

Penetration tester

Cyber security consultant

Software, web or database developer

Forensic computer analyst

Digital evidence investigator

Police officer (digital forensics)

Accreditation

Professionally accredited by the British Computer Society

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Object-Oriented Programming

Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

Computer Communications

Digital Forensics Processing

Cyber Security Landscapes

Web and Network Security

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

54

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Forensic Science Cyber Security View 195 other Bachelors in Cyber Security 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

79

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PTE Academic

54

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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General requirements

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points.

UCAS Tariff Points - 128 points required.

T Levels - Pass overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

International baccalaureate - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.

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Tuition Fees

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16840 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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Disciplines

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