Get degree ideas using our A level explorer tool

Networking and Cyber Security with Foundation Entry

Blackburn College

UCAS Code: GG55 | Bachelor of Science - BSc

Entry requirements


UCAS Tariff

32

About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Computer networks

Our Networking and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree is designed to equip you with the ability to solve complex computing problems in order for you to progress to graduate-level roles.

This particular course is the Foundation Entry route which is ideal if you do not meet our standard entry criteria for the three-year Honours degree version of the course.

In your Foundation Year we will prepare you for future Higher Education study and introduce a broad range of Computer Science topics.

This degree examines the principles and threats which underpin computer systems, networks and the software development process. Throughout the course, you will become competent and confident in a range of prevalent topics, such as operating systems, network security, programming language, penetration testing, ethical hacking and more.

Our academics bring a wealth of expertise to the classroom with many continuing to undertake research and other projects alongside teaching, meaning our students gain a well-rounded and relevant teaching experience.

Modules

All students take a total of 120 credits per level.

Level 3 Modules includes:

Study Skills for Computing
Introduction to Software Development
Introduction to IT Systems
Maths for Computing
Introduction to Web Design
Level 4 Modules includes:

Introductory Programming Concepts
Computer Systems Architectures
Computer Threats and Attacks
Software Design and Development
Network Systems
Web Design and Management
Level 5 Modules includes:

Further Networking
Advanced Networking Systems
Further Computer Systems Architectures
Further Computer Security
Work Based Learning
Research Project
Level 6 Modules includes:

Ethical and Legal Issues
eBusiness
Parallel and Distributed Architectures
Advanced Cyber Security
Major Project

Assessment methods

Throughout the course a full range of assessment techniques will be used. You could be assessed by examinations, including open-book examinations, practical assessments, assignments, briefs, essays, presentations (including group presentations), reports and portfolio building.

Each module is formally assessed through, for example, open book examinations, group projects, essays, assignments or briefs, presentations, group presentations, portfolio building, self-assessments, peer assessments, studio/exhibition assessments and a dissertation. This formal assessment will count towards your module mark and feedback is usually given within 3 weeks following the submission of your formal submission of work.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£4,900
per year
England
£4,900
per year
Northern Ireland
£4,900
per year
Scotland
£4,900
per year
Wales
£4,900
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Blackburn College

Department:

Business, Health and Technology

Read full university profile

What students say


Sorry, no information to show

This is usually because there were too few respondents in the data we receive to be able to provide results about the subject at this university.

After graduation


Sorry, no information to show

This is usually because there were too few respondents in the data we receive to be able to provide results about the subject at this university.

Share this page

This is what the university has told Ucas about the criteria they expect applicants to satisfy; some may be compulsory, others may be preferable.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

This is the percentage of applicants to this course who received an offer last year, through Ucas.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

This is what the university has told Ucas about the course. Use it to get a quick idea about what makes it unique compared to similar courses, elsewhere.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

Course location and department:

This is what the university has told Ucas about the course. Use it to get a quick idea about what makes it unique compared to similar courses, elsewhere.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):

We've received this information from the Department for Education, via Ucas. This is how the university as a whole has been rated for its quality of teaching: gold silver or bronze. Note, not all universities have taken part in the TEF.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

This information comes from the National Student Survey, an annual student survey of final-year students. You can use this to see how satisfied students studying this subject area at this university, are (not the individual course).

This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

This information is from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), for undergraduate students only.

You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

Post-six month graduation stats:

This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.

It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

Graduate field commentary:

The Higher Education Careers Services Unit have provided some further context for all graduates in this subject area, including details that numbers alone might not show

Have a question about this info? Learn more here

The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

Have a question about this info? Learn more here