You’ll learn the foundations of policing, criminology and law. This allows you to experience a broad range of topics helping you decide what area you want to progress further with.
Why study with us
- This course is an ideal pathway if you’re looking to progress on to our BSc (Hons) Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics programme.
- You’ll be taught by leading academics and staff who have real world experience both in the police force and the wider law enforcement sector.
- You’ll learn about digital investigation, law enforcement and the software used to gather and investigate digital evidence.
What you'll do
- You'll learn the fundamentals of cyber investigations and digital forensics while improving your communication skills and building confidence through individual work and group presentations.
- After progressing from your foundation year you'll gain skills the industry needs including investigating digital technologies, cyber security and understanding computer systems and networks.
- You'll benefit from our strong partnerships with the National Crime Agency, the National Cyber Security Centre, Lancashire Constabulary, Cumbria Constabulary, Greater Manchester Police Force and others.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Future Careers
With our Cyber Investigation with Digital Forensics foundation course, you'll be ready to progress onto our BSc (Hons) Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics programme or any of our other Policing, Criminology and Law undergraduate degrees.
Entry requirements
We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.
We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.
Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.
- UCAS: 64 points at A2
- BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
- BTEC Diploma: MM
- Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects
- T Level: P (D or E)
- IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
- GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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Our Foundation Year Bursary scheme is for students starting a four or five year undergraduate degree programme.
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This course is delivered by the School of Law and Policing
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