Bachelor in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security

Tuition costs 19,370 GBP per year; applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Jan 31, 2027.

The Bachelor in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security is a 3-year degree for students who want to learn how to prevent and fight cyber crime. This intensive program at London Metropolitan University helps students gain skills in computer hardware, software, and programming.

The curriculum includes hands-on modules like Computer and Mobile Forensics, Cyber Security in Computing, and Network Forensics and Incident Response. Students also learn about Logic and Problem Solving, Cloud Computing, and Smart Data Discovery.

Graduates can pursue careers as Cyber Security Analysts, Digital Forensics Experts, Incident Response Managers, Cloud Security Engineers, and Information Security Managers. They can work in various industries, including finance, healthcare, and government, with employers like IBM, Accenture, and the UK National Cyber Security Centre.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.