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BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing (Top-up)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This top-up BSc degree in Cyber Security and Forensic Computing is designed for students who have already completed a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent qualification and wish to complete the final…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
1 year
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This top-up BSc degree in Cyber Security and Forensic Computing is designed for students who have already completed a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent qualification and wish to complete the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree. The course offers an inclusive environment with a strong focus on cyber security and forensic investigation, providing the digital skills necessary to succeed in the professional world. You will be taught in the institution's dedicated Cyber Security Research Centre, a unique collaborative space for students, researchers, and industry experts. The curriculum is regularly updated to keep pace with industry standards, covering essential topics such as digital crime investigation, ethical hacking, and security risk management. You will gain hands-on experience with specialist forensic toolkits and open-source software. The course is available for both full-time and part-time study, with full-time students typically completing the programme in one year. You will be supported by highly qualified teaching staff with strong industry links, ensuring you are well-prepared for a career in the cyber security industry.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Unspecified

Digital Investigation and E-Discovery30 Credits
Ethical Hacking15 Credits
Network and Cloud Security30 Credits
Project30 Credits
Artificial Intelligence15 Credits
Career Development Learning15 Credits
Project Analysis and Practice15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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