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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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4 Years
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Cyber security is an ever-increasing demand within every organisation across the world. This course explores the biggest threats to our data from hackers, malicious coders and social engineers to crackers, viruses, trojans, worms, botnets, zombies, phishing and pharming. Develop the knowledge and skills to design, develop and manage secure systems.-
Become an industry-recognised professionalPursue certifications such as EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), forensics ACE (AccessData Certified Examiner) and Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI). Make use of our links to professional and industry bodies, including academic partnerships with the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) and BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. -
Put theory into practicein our Security and Forensics Laboratory alongside world-leading academics on the way to gaining opportunities for careers with intelligence services, large consulting firms and defence contractors like L3, Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems.-
Benefit from our strong industry connectionsSecure a high-quality placement and jobs at large companies such as Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, GlaxoSmithKline and many more. From year one, we support you to find and prepare for a placement year at a leading company. -
Learn to solve real problemsEven without completing an optional placement year, there may be opportunities to make a difference to real businesses by creating useful applications or by providing consultancy for clients. -
Join our communityGet the chance to join the active student-led Computer and Information Security Society (CISS), which organises additional seminars and other activities in order to further enhance your experience at Plymouth. Previous activities have included a trip to the historic WWII code-breaking centre at Bletchley Park.-
Hone your research skillsWe work closely with our Centre for Cyber Security, Communications and Network Research.-
Make use of cutting-edge facilitiesStudents in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility. You'll also have access to specialist laboratories equipped with various hardware and software configurations.
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A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
104 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
27 - 30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths):
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OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM - DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
M - D Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A LevelsApplicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths. If you hold a Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths, please contact the institution
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
104-120 UCAS points to include 2 Advanced HighersApplicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths or an equivalent
120-128 UCAS points to include 2 Advanced HighersApplicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths or an equivalent
To include a minimum of 2 A LevelsApplicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE Maths. If you hold a Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths, please contact the institution
Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject (e.g. Computing, IT, Science, Humanities, Engineering) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction
Considered in combination.
Considered in combination.
Considered in combination
Maths and English accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
120-128 UCAS points from Higher LevelMaths and English considered within as GCSE equivalent at H1-H7 or O1-O4
104-120 UCAS points from Higher LevelMaths and English considered within as GCSE equivalent at H1-H7 or O1-O4
Considered in combination.
Considered in combination.
Considered in combination.Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE MathsWe will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Considered in combination.Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE MathsWe will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Considered in combination.Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE MathsWe will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE MathsWe will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Considered in combination.Applicants are required to have Grade B/5 in GCSE MathsWe will consider Maths modules within the BTEC alongside Grade C/4 GCSE Maths - enquire at institution.
Considered in combination.
Merit to Distinction Overall depending on the Mathematics units studying within the T Level pathways
Considered in combination
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