Cyber Security and Forensic Computing

Learn the career-focussed skills to help you go far in cyber security and forensic computing - an essential area of expertise in modern businesses.

Develop the expertise to assess and manage cyber risks, investigate cyber incidents, and protect digital assets from cyber threats.

Study in Peterborough and explore network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, cyber threat intelligence, digital forensics, and incident response.

You’ll learn critical skills in networking technologies, and methodologies that ensure systems are protected from cyber-attacks. You'll also explore digital forensic techniques for finding and analysing data from crime scenes.

Why ARU?

Study in Peterborough, a globally recognised ‘smart city’ with a gigabit network.

Work in specialist facilities, with industry-standard software.

Gain real-world experience through industry-led live brief projects.

Build confidence and influencing skills through presenting your work.

Develop highly valued transferable skills to support career pivots.

Learn from sector experienced, expert lecturers.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Programming Fundamentals

• Relational Database Development Fundamentals

• Computer Systems and Networking Fundamentals

• Web Development Fundamentals

• Into ARU

Year 2

• Network and Operating Systems

• Becoming an IT Professional

• Ruskin Module (15 credits)

• Network and Cyber Security Management

• Digital Forensics and the Digital Footprint

• Team Based Project

Year 3

• Preparing Digital Forensic Evidence

• Future Tech and Development

• Cryptography and Information Security

• Ethical Hacking

• Computing Major Project