Cyber Security with Foundation Year
University of Roehampton
UCAS Code: I105 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
This course is offered as a degree with foundation year - a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.
During the foundation year:
Take modules in Maths which will develop your core academic and study skills.
The syllabus includes a year-long module relevant to your chosen degree subject, such as Digital Literacy and Computational Thinking. This will provide you with a subject specific knowledge in Computer Science which is essential for success in your degree.
**Why this course?**
• Develop security testing, digital forensics, and networking skills to understand the full range of cyber security roles.
• Technology work culture is embedded in the programme, replicating industry experience.
• Experience project-based learning, ensuring you graduate with technical and professional fluency.
• Study in our brand new state-of-the-art lab facilities.
**About this course**
As technology develops, so must those who protect digital spaces and information. Cyber attacks have become a common feature in our news cycle and pose a threat to societies and economies across the globe.
Our BSc Cyber Security is designed to mould you into a forward-thinking, adaptable and proficient cyber security professional who can tackle one of the biggest technological issues the world faces today.
The programme is the best of both worlds: you will gain a strong understanding of computing and web development, while specialising in a sought-after skill that will be an imperative for organisations spanning across many different industries.
**Skills**
Cyber security is a global concern, impacting every society that relies on being digitally connected. The stakes are high. Software, hardware, systems, data, information, and people are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Cyber-crime incidents span local, regional, and international boundaries, requiring skilled legal and digital forensics investigations. Cyber security requires passionate and dedicated individuals who can rise to its diverse and complex challenges.
Our BSc Cyber Security course cultivates creative and professional cyber security graduates who can solve problems, are knowledgeable, skilled, and ready for industry upon graduation. You will experience technical and non-technical cyber security disciplines, helping you identify your strengths and make informed decisions about future career pathways.
**Career opportunities**
We have embedded employability throughout the curriculum of BSc Cyber Security. You will engage with project-based learning activities and assessments that reflect real-world scenarios. Our collaborative approach, team working modules, and Final Year Project demonstrate our project-based approach to learning.
Prospects for graduates in cyber security are excellent. There is a clear national skills gap in the field, meaning that there is a high demand for graduates who can demonstrate technical and professional competencies.
Modules
The following modules form the foundation year of this degree.
Year 0
Compulsory modules
Communication for Academic Purposes 1
Communication for Academic Purposes 2
Operational Mathematics
Disciplinary Investigation
Digital Literacy
Computational Thinking
Here are some examples of the modules that we currently offer:
Year 1
Software Development 1
Computer Systems
Mathematics for Computer Science
Digital Forensics 1
Introduction to Cyber Security
Databases
Year 2
Software Development for Cyber Security
Cyber Law and Regulations
Network Security
Ethical Hacking
Digital Forensics 2
Secure Cloud Computing
Year 3
Data Analytics and Visualisation for Cyber Security
Secure Software Development
Secure Operations and Incident Management
Cyber Risk Management and Governance
Final Year Project
Industry Placement (optional between Year 2 and Year 3)
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change each year.
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