Course Overview

Our cyber security pathway combines a solid grounding in computer systems with the expertise required for a successful career in the field of cyber security.

By the completion of this degree, we prepare you to take the certification exams for (ISC)2’s Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) qualifications – should you wish.

You will be taught by experienced lecturers who use their years of industry and research knowledge to demonstrate best practices, industry standards and innovative technologies. You will experience a variety of teaching methods including lectures and seminar sessions, totalling at least 12 hours of contact time per week. You will also have access to our virtual learning environment, Brightspace allowing you 24/7 access to lecture material and activities, both on and off campus.

Students also have access to our computing Slack channel allowing them to collaborate and chat with each other. New computing students joining the university will receive access to our ‘New Student’ Slack channel in the weeks before the course commences. This allows new students to get to know each other and make friends before they arrive on campus.

General Eligibility

• 2023-24 and 2024-25 entry; 112 UCAS tariff points (or above), BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC), Merit (T Level).

• Applicants must also have GCSE Maths grade 4/C or above or equivalent Level 2 qualification. Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered individually based on their general application and the course applied for.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.