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BSc (Hons)

Cyber Security (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

4 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

CB15

Delivery

Campus Taught

Security is now a crucial part of business. Our Cyber Security Foundation Entry degree gives you the highly sought-after skills and knowledge to build secure and compliant systems.

Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s a great stepping stone to a full degree.

The cyber security sector is facing a significant skills gap at a time when threats and the consequences of inadequate security are increasing, so your skills will be in high demand.

You’ll gain skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer networks and systems, as well as learning how to protect them against hacker attacks.

Why study with us

You’ll have access to specialist computing labs with the latest cyber security open source and commercial tools.
You’ll also develop important workplace skills including logical thought, independent learning, teamwork, ethical practice and communication.
You’ll get involved in our ‘Computing Challenge,’ where you get to design and develop a new app and create a marketing campaign to promote it.

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What you'll do

Security professionals are in high demand as cyber security becomes a priority for businesses and organisations.
You’ll be taught by staff with a wide variety of industrial and research backgrounds.
You’ll develop an understanding of attack methods and learn how to protect individuals and organisations against them.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

90%Face-to-face

10%Online

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. As well as 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.

Join us on campus

Book a place at our Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 17 June. Here you'll be able to explore our campus and facilities, meet academic staff & chat to students.

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You can take a one-year industrial placement during your studies. Most placements are UK-based, but opportunities exist for global placements.

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Future careers

On our Cyber Security Foundation Entry degree you’ll be able to turn your interest in programming computer networks and security into a rewarding career.

Accreditations and Memberships

We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.

Fees and funding

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country and see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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You’ll study six modules at Level 3. Three develop your general academic skills, helping you to become an effective student, while the other three focus on your technical and personal skills, directly related to computing. At the end of the Foundation Year, and at the end of stage one, you can stay on the course or choose another one.

We expect you to study for 10 hours for each credit taken, which roughly equates to 36 hours per week, most of which is in your own time.

The course offers you a mixture of lectures, tutorials and practical classes to help you learn. Concepts are explained through lectures and you’ll usually use worksheets to guide you through practical computer-based work. You’ll also have tutorials. This is supported by material on Blackboard, our online virtual learning environment.

All modules have some coursework assessment in the form of a report or program to write, a system to analyse or design, or a presentation to give. You’ll also get formal and informal feedback. Many modules have an examination at the end.