Security is now a crucial part of business. Our Cyber Security Foundation Entry degree gives you the highly sought-after skills and knowledge to build secure and compliant systems.
Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s a great stepping stone to a full degree.
The cyber security sector is facing a significant skills gap at a time when threats and the consequences of inadequate security are increasing, so your skills will be in high demand.
You’ll gain skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer networks and systems, as well as learning how to protect them against hacker attacks.
Why study with us
- You’ll have access to specialist computing labs with the latest cyber security open source and commercial tools.
- You’ll also develop important workplace skills including logical thought, independent learning, teamwork, ethical practice and communication.
- You’ll get involved in our ‘Computing Challenge,’ where you get to design and develop a new app and create a marketing campaign to promote it.
What you'll do
- Security professionals are in high demand as cyber security becomes a priority for businesses and organisations.
- You’ll be taught by staff with a wide variety of industrial and research backgrounds.
- You’ll develop an understanding of attack methods and learn how to protect individuals and organisations against them.
Module overview
Compulsory modules
• COCO01: Introduction to Software Development
• COC002: Investigating IT
• COC003: Problem-solving for Computing
• COC004: Study Skills 1 - Learning How to Learn
• COC005: Study Skills 2 - Developing Academic Skills
• MAC101: Foundation Mathematics
Year 1
Compulsory modules
• CO1111: The Computing Challenge
• CO1409: Programming
• CO1507: Introduction to Networking
• CO1508: Computer Systems and Security
• CO1605: Systems Analysis and Database Design
• CO1707: Web Technologies
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• CO2402: Advanced Programming with C++
• CO2403: The Agile Professional
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CO2516: Network Management
• CO2517: Digital Evidence and Incident Response
• CO2521: Information Security Management
• CO2528: Cyber Security
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• CO3410: Secure Software and Malware Analysis
• CO3517: Penetration Testing
• CO3520: Advanced Cyber Security
• CO3808: Project (Double)
Optional modules
• CO3514: Wireless and Mobile Networks
• CO3721: Cloud Computing
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
On our Cyber Security Foundation Entry degree you’ll be able to turn your interest in programming computer networks and security into a rewarding career.
You could go on to be a Security Consultant, Ethical Hacker / Penetration tester, Secure System Architect or Security Engineer. Or you could work as a Security Research Assistant, Forensic Investigator or Consultant. This course could also open doors to rewarding careers in the Police, IT System Management or as a Network Administrator.
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