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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Wrexham
Full Time
23-SEP-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Wrexham
Full time
23-SEP-24
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Why choose this course?Threats to cyber security are increasing. Our Cyber Security degree focuses on you developing a broad and varied future skill set.Our Cyber Security degree is industry-focused, ensuring you have the tools and techniques needed to meet the growing national skills gap in this sector. You will acquire the practical skillsets to counter emerging threats, and to maintain the overall security of a system whilst learning through immersive and gamified environments.This course:- provides you with the skills and knowledge across a range of security domains and skills including but not limited to design, policy, compliance and risk. All these aspects underpin the knowledge and skills to help protect us all from cyber threats.- will help you gain experience by working with a variety of teams both within cyber security and across the wider computing subject area, all whilst having an opportunity to network with peers and following your chosen Learning pathway. Cyber security is an exciting and vibrant area with many opportunities to make a difference and assist in helping defend and manage the wide range of threats.- *Is part of a subject area rated 3rd in the UK and 1st in Wales for satisfaction with teaching, and 2nd in the UK and 1st in Wales for satisfaction with the course in the Computer Science and Information Systems subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2022.- *Is part of a subject area rated joint 2nd in Wales for teaching quality and 4th in the UK for student experience in the Computer Science subject league tables, Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022. Key course features:- This course is accredited by the British Computer Society.- Hands-on teaching of a range of cybersecurity skills, techniques and tools, such as cryptography, authentication, access control, viruses and malware, penetration testing, risk management and forensic investigation.- Extensive PC and networked computer facilities with internet access.- The course team have strong links to the North Wales Cyber Security Cluster, an industry-led forum for cybersecurity practitioners and employers, and students on the programme have opportunities to attend and be involved with their meetings and events.- The University is home to ARCLab, which specialises in research in the field of computing and computer science.- We offer a wide range of services to help you find the right placement, including work-based learning support and career advice and fairs. But it’s also up to you – the more proactive you are about applying for placements, the better.- This degree will provide an opportunity to participate in the CISCO Academy Programmes and qualify for CISCO accreditation.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CDD - BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
80 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
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:
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.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMP - DMM Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
80-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
Students living in
England
£9,000 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
11,750 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2023/24 entry is:£11,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2024/25 entry.
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