Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (Top-Up)

The BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (Top-Up) is validated by The Open University.

Why study this course?
The BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics is aimed at meeting the local demand of cyber security experts in Northern Ireland. It will cover a range of computing specialisms allowing successful students to follow different career paths.

As the matrix of the digital world continues to unravel, the demand for skilled IT professionals is skyrocketing. From the mundane to the extraordinary, computer systems permeate every aspect of our lives, shaping our reality.

This course will serve as your digital passport, granting you access to a vast array of IT topics and industries. Explore the depths of the digital abyss, uncover hidden vulnerabilities, and become a master of the machine. Computing is a global language, spoken by innovators and visionaries around the world.

About the course
The BSc (Hons) consists of 80 credits of module material, 40 in each semester. You will also complete a 40-credit dissertation module in a project of your choice across the 2 semesters. You must attain 120 credits to achieve the qualification.

How will it make me more employable?

SERC is committed to delivering learning that is rooted in the real world and to develop work-ready graduates with the professional skills and behaviours that employers need. The course will help learners develop a wide range of skills including, but not limited to:

Technical Skills:
• Programming
• Ethical Hacking
• Forensics

Employability Skills:
• Critical Thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Reflective Practice
• Decision Making
• Team Working

Where will it take me?
Students that successfully complete the Degree traditionally progress to one of the following areas:

Related Masters Programmes- Students that wish to further their studies may undertake a related Level 7 qualification at a university.

Employment- This Degree programme has been designed to equip students with the knowledge required to thrive in the changing world of work. Roles may include, but are not limited to:
• Penetration Tester: Simulate attacks on systems and networks to identify vulnerabilities and assess their security posture.
• Computer forensic investigator: Analyse digital evidence to recover, preserve, and present data in legal proceedings.
• Security engineer: Design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect information systems and data from threats.