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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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This practical degree course enables you develop the in-demand skills in a growing industry. If you are passionate about computing careers, but not quite ready to undertake the three year degree, the one-year computing foundation is the ideal way to learn essential programming, web design, networking and security skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to the three-year BSc (Hons) Cyber Security course.In partnership with CISCO Networking Academy and EC-Council, the three-year degree explores a range of professional topics all with your future career in mind. You will learn cutting-edge technologies, processes, strategies, policies, and industry-standards to protect network systems and data from cyber-attacks at both individual and enterprise level.During your studies you will also have the chance to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree including CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA-Security, CISCO CyberOps, and CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) equipping you with the right set of practical and technical skills that are highly valued by the industry.You will study in our high-tech computer networking labs with industry-standard facilities. These facilities feature a wide variety of equipment including Cisco routers and switches, and software including Kali Linux, Metasploit and a wide range of tools capable of footprinting, reconnaissance, scanning, and enumeration of computer network systems in a controlled cybersecurity environment. In these facilities you will investigate the methods that hackers use to compromise vulnerable systems and also look at mechanisms that can be used to secure them against attack, including specialist software and dedicated security appliances.4 years with foundation year
Exam type
A levelA level:
DD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh):
D Grades / Points required
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh):
PPP Grades / Points required
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh):
MM Grades / Points required
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh):
MP Grades / Points required
AS:
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Extended Project:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
MP Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
D Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
PPP Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
MM Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:
D Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:
MM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
M Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A Grades / Points required
From a minimum of two A levels
A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent.We will consider mature students who haven't recently undertaken a formalised course of study at A-level or equivalent, but who can demonstrate relevant workplace or voluntary experience, indicating their ability to complete the course successfully.We will also consider overseas applicants in an equivalent situation to UK students (as outlined above) and who have been taught in English or have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants who are not in possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm and motivation will be considered on an individual basis and may be admitted subject to satisfactory interview and/or portfolio. Please contact us for further details.
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In combination with other qualifications.
In combination with other qualifications.
In combination with other qualifications.
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In combination with other qualifications.
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Pass grade (D or E)
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£15,050 per year
Students from EU
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£15,050 per year
Students from International
£15050 Per year
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