Course Overview

Technology and computer systems are becoming ever more integrated with our day-to-day lives, meaning the protection of all the data and information they contain is paramount. With many organizations and businesses now considering the protection of online information a critical business issue, theres an increased focus and demand on the role of cybersecurity. The specialist techniques taught as part of this course will help prepare you for a career in a rapidly growing industry that is currently faced with a shortage of skills. Our graduates have progressed into careers in industry, government, and law enforcement, as security analysts, penetration testers, forensic investigators, and cybersecurity engineers, at organizations such as Deloitte, Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), Airbus, and Rolls-Royce.

General Eligibility

A typical offer is 112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent or BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM, plus:

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Alternative qualifications include:

• Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification.

We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or

• International Baccalaureate: 26+ points

• Foundation Year in Computing: Pass Foundation, and progression is at the discretion of the programme leader. Refer to the Foundation team for further guidance. 

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.