Cyber Security
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Diploma with 45 credits amounting to a minimum of 112 tariff points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a relevant subject
Grades totaling a minimum of 112 tariff points
T Level
UCAS Tariff
About this course
This cyber security course is designed to train tomorrow’s security professionals, combining fundamental concepts and principles with exposure to new technologies and solutions.
Students will gain a practical understanding of key issues relating to the design, analysis and implementation of modern IT security systems. The course will develop students’ ability to recognise the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved in the exploitation of Cyber Security technology and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices.
The course is designed to meet industry needs/job market demands, and produce graduates who are informed and suitably equipped to meet the needs of the industry. Students who study for this cyber security degree will:
- build the skills needed to tackle modern secure systems
- develop an appreciation of commercial and open-source cyber security equipment, software and services
- learn management and applications central to cyber security issues
- develop interpersonal skills and business acumen.
Modules
Year 1
Computer Architecture
Programming
Maths for Computing
Algorithms and Data Types
Information Systems and Databases (ISDB)
Cyber Security in Society
Year 2
Applied Cryptography
Theory of Computation
Artificial Intelligence
Network & Security
Cyber Threat Analysis
Group Research Project
Year 3
Enterprise Security Management
Cyber Crime
Machine Learning
Advanced Topics in Cyber Security
Project
Assessment methods
A mix of practical and written assessments. Assessments can also be in the form of presentations, portfolios, in-class tests and examinations.
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Extra funding
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The Uni
City Centre Campus
Business, Finance, Professional Studies and IT
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