Overview

The Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) programme from The University of Lancashire allows you to experience a broad range of topics helping you decide what area you want to progress further with.

What you'll do

You'll learn the fundamentals of cyber investigations and digital forensics while improving your communication skills and building confidence through individual work and group presentations.

After progressing from your foundation year you'll gain skills the industry needs including investigating digital technologies, cyber security and understanding computer systems and networks.

You'll benefit from our strong partnerships with the National Crime Agency, the National Cyber Security Centre, Lancashire Constabulary, Cumbria Constabulary, Greater Manchester Police Force and others.

Future Careers

You'll have the opportunity to undertake many exciting careers in both the public and private sector.

Public sector careers may involve working for the Police or other investigative body. These could include the National Crime Agency or Serious Fraud Office.

Private sector careers may involve working for civil litigation companies within the “eDisclosure/eDiscovery” industry. This typically involves working with large forensic accounting companies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Skills for Higher Education

Verbal skills: Rights and Debating

Issues in Family Law

Issues in Sociology

Police Decisions: Risk and Vulnerability

Policing: Digital Investigation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Preston, 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

64 points at A2

BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP

BTEC Diploma: MM

Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects

T Level: P (D or E)

GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17325 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

The tuition is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed.

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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