Bachelor in BSc Honours Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year

Tuition fees for Bachelor in BSc Honours Cyber Security with Forensics with Foundation Year are 18,000 GBP per year.

This degree is designed for those who wish to enter the high-stakes world of digital security but need an initial academic bridge to reach undergraduate level. By starting with a dedicated foundation year, you gain essential grounding in computing basics, mathematics, and study skills before transitioning into the core curriculum. The programme places a strong emphasis on practical, applied learning, ensuring that you don't just study theory but actively work with the tools used by industry professionals.

Real-World Impact and Industry Collaboration

You will work on genuine cyber security challenges through partnerships with organizations such as the North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC) and the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit. These collaborations offer you the chance to deliver specialist services and security demos while still a student. Beyond the classroom, you have the opportunity to earn industry-recognised certifications, including the Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) and Nuix Workstation Forensics Practitioner qualifications.

Whether you are investigating network intrusions or developing security policy, the course focuses on the full lifecycle of cyber security—from system design and vulnerability assessment to the legal and forensic analysis of digital evidence. With the option of a year-long work placement, you can build a professional profile that includes an Applied Professional Diploma, positioning you for a career in a field where skilled practitioners are in high demand.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.