BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation and Cyber Security

at University of Winchester

Modules
 

• Academic and Employment Skills
• Introduction to Forensic Investigation
• Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
• Introduction to Cyber Security and Networks
• Contemporary Issues
• Police and Police work
• Introduction to Software Development

Offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to:
 

• A-Levels: CCC-BBC from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points)
• BTEC/CTEC: MMM-DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications
• International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4
• T Level: Pass (C or above on the core) in a T Level
   

In addition to the above, accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. Also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. 
 

In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required:
 

• GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification.
   

If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following:
 

• IELTS Academic at 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry)
• Also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT.

International Fees per Year 

£14,700

This is an exciting and dynamic degree that gives you an excellent basis for a future career in the field. As a strategic thinking graduate you will have the critical skills required to move in to specialist graduate roles such as a digital examiner within the police and broader roles such as a forensic investigator.
 

Equipped with a wide range of technical computing knowledge and strong logical skills, you will also be able to pursue a variety of employment opportunities within criminal justice agencies, local government, businesses and charities as well as an increasing number of private and public industries.