Overview
Considering the importance of Cyber resilience against the emerging Cyber Security threats (Office, 2022), the UK Government Cyber Security Strategy 2022-2030 clearly highlights the need for developing cyber security skills and knowledge to meet the skills shortage in cyber domain. In response this programme aims to develop your knowledge and skills set in information governance, information assurance, cyber security risk management and penetration testing as a countermeasure against the cyber-attacks. You will also learn and develop skills in digital forensics.
Key facts
- Learn about the challenges related to digital forensics, the relevant legal frameworks, the forensics investigation process
- Explore methodologies used by hackers and systematic process of hacking phases
- Satisfy the educational requirements of the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for professional membership
- Top up your existing qualification to a UK honours degree with direct entry onto Level 5 or 6
What will I study?
The programme is designed for those, who wish to develop a broad understand of the computing subject area whilst also specialising knowledge and skills in cyber security technology. It is also attractive to learners who may have related cyber security work experience and wish to gain an academic qualification in a subject area in which they are familiar. This programme is specifically designed to enable you to develop in depth technical knowledge that will allow you to discover new ways to practice, design and secure computer systems to support the continuity of business operations.
To accelerate your learning, you will be exposed to theories, methods, tools, and technologies relating to cyber security, threat intelligence and vulnerability analysis. You will also be exposed to the in-depth concepts, principles, technologies, and techniques of cyber defense and ethical hacking.
How will I be taught and assessed?
- Teaching is delivered through a mix of lectures, workshops, lab sessions, seminars, tutorials, case studies, guest/expert input, and task-based learning in guided and independent study, totalling between 4-14 hours per week (plus project work on Levels 5 and 6)
- You’re expected to engage in independent study, around 30 hours per week
- Assessments take place through mix of coursework and exams, including quizzes, tests, mock exams, practical lab exercises, presentations, Q&A and discussions, formal exams, critical report writing and in-class tests.
- Taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how theories translate into real-life situations
- Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course to guide your preparation for seminars and independent research
- Benefit from weekly academic support sessions designed to build your ability and confidence as an academic learner
- You will be assigned a guidance tutor at induction who you will meet regularly during your studies
Careers and further study
After graduating from this programme, you will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry, or to progress to academic or research-orientated careers.
The programme will develop your skills and competencies for careers in a range of job roles, such as:
- Penetration Tester
- Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Consultant
- Cyber Defence Analyst
- Vulnerability Assessment Analyst
- Cyber Security Auditor
- Security Compliance Analyst and Network Security Engineer
- Digital Forensics Analyst
- Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Analyst, to name but a few
Academic requirements
Depending on your previous qualifications, you can join the programme directly onto Year One, Two or Three.
Year One (Level 4)120 UCAS Tariff pointsFind out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
GCSE requirements:
Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.
Applicants holding a relevant computing or IT qualification in addition to one of the following: DipHE, any Level 5 award such as Certificate, Diploma or NVQ, will also be considered.
Please note that applicants over the age of 21 without formal qualifications yet with appropriate work experience are also encouraged to apply for entry to level 4 or 5. Non-standard qualifications/work experience will need to be considered on an individual basis.
English language requirements
- IELTS minimum score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent)
International entry equivalencies
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Please visit our entry requirements page for country-specific qualifications.
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