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Digital Forensics (including Foundation Year)

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Newport
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)

Course summary

Digital Forensics plays a significant part in the investigation and analysis of criminal and corporate crime. Learn the skills and knowledge needed to work in Digital Forensic Units (DFUs) and Incident Response teams on this state-of -the-art course, gaining specialist skills and knowledge as you develop the practical and professional skills desired by employers in digital forensics, law enforcement and the wider corporate and cyber security sectors.

On this practical and award winning Digital Forensics degree, you’ll learn how to acquire, analyse and interpret data recovered from computers and digital devices under law and regulatory compliance. You’ll learn in state of the art, dedicated cyber labs, including our Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Crime House training facility, with cutting-edge resources – the tools, workstations and networks used by industry for secure investigation and analysis of evidence.

The course is BCS accredited and has been designed in line with industry and law enforcement. The course will develop your skills in forensic investigation management and incident response for law enforcement and within organisations post-attack, as well as professional court report writing and court cross examination testimony in our Moot Court.

This course is designed for those with a keen interest in digital crime, cyber security, criminal investigation, law enforcement and incident response in the criminal and civil industry sectors.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
FG45
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Newport
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level EE

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) PPP

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

T Level Pass (D or E)

English language requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall with no lower than 5.5 in any one component.

USW English Language Requirements https://www.southwales.ac.uk/international/courses/ielts-english-programmes-requirements/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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