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BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (Top-up)

Level
Undergraduate
Duration
1 year full-time
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Computer Science
Location
United Kingdom

Overview

Our Cyber Security course emphasises the industry's practical side, ensuring you are well-prepared for the real world. We want you to be an imaginative and technically skilled practitioner who can efficiently face the challenges of the future. Through this course, you will enhance your knowledge of information security management, programming, secure systems, digital forensic investigation, and penetration testing. We tend to favour workshop-style sessions over lectures and you will have the opportunity to apply cutting-edge knowledge and skills to real life scenarios. Live briefs, simulations, role play and live case studies will be used to recreate workplace conditions. You will also have the opportunity to attend occasional field trips during your studies. You will gain a thorough understanding of the structure and operation of computer systems and networks and the impact of cyber security, plus knowledge of the legal system, legal processes, relevant laws and the regulatory environment related to the handling of digital evidence and forensic investigations. You will also gain the ability to undertake digital forensic examinations, collecting and analysing digital evidence to support or oppose an investigative case. Our students benefit from links to professional and industry bodies including Cisco Networking Academy and the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. You will have access to a wide variety of databases for research purposes, in addition to training within data an

Entry requirements

HND or Foundation Degree. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all

Fees

International students: £16,700 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £16,700 per year

Start dates

September

Application deadline

UCAS deadline: 14 January (6pm GMT). Late applications accepted if course remains open.

Campus

  • Winchester campus, United Kingdom
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Where you will study

Winchester, South East, United Kingdom

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