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University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | GBP 0 per year | GBP 0 per year |
Overview
Join the global mission to stop criminals exploiting the internet. On the UK’s first BSc (Hons) course in Criminology and Cybercrime, you'll explore the future of policing and how criminal organisations operate online. You'll learn to make a difference, not by fighting tech with tech, but by understanding the human aspects of cybercrime.
Cyber is always evolving, so this course does too. You can choose from wide range of innovative and topical modules – from cybersecurity, online terrorism and digital forensics, to cyberdeviance and cyberpsychology.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
Employers around the globe are very interested in graduates with cybercrime expertise. In our increasingly digital world, the demand is likely to grow.
Once you graduate this course in criminology and cybercrime, you'll be well prepared for a wide range of roles, especially those focused on the human side of cybercrime.
What areas can you work in with a criminology and cybercrime degree?
You'll graduate ready for opportunities in the police force, policy making organisations and new technology. Specialist areas for you in the public and private sector include:
You could also progress to postgraduate study in criminology or cybercrime.
What jobs can you do with a criminology and cybercrime degree?
You could have a career in digital investigation, crime prevention, and security consultancy. With skills that are in high demand, potential roles could include:
Ongoing careers support
Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.
Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.
Placement year (optional)
After your second or third year of study, you can choose to do a paid work placement year in the UK or overseas. This lets you put your new skills to work while developing valuable links with employers.
It's fantastic for your CV and will really help you stand out when applying for jobs.
We'll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations – whatever they might be. Previous students have secured placement positions at organisations such as the Hampshire Constabulary High Tech Crime Unit.
Mentoring and support throughout your placement will help you to get the most from the experience.
You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.
Studying abroad
You can also spend this year studying overseas at one of our partner universities in Europe, Canada, Australia or South Korea.
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