Cyber Security (with Foundation Year)

Wrexham University

Why choose this course? 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. You will: - Benefit from an inclusive and friendly environment - Have the opportunity to undertake placements. - Benefit from guest speakers due to strong industrial links that support the degree. - Be studying a degree that is mapped to the CyBok Framework (Cyber Security Body of Knowledge) to ensure that you cover the variety of topics that underpin the Cyber Security profession aligned with best practice and industry needs. - obtain 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. - 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 You can also choose to study this course without a foundation year, UCAS code: 8L6D - or an industrial placement year, UCAS code: AFIP Key Course Features: - 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. - 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.