Course Overview

The Cybersecurity Facility is part of the Department of Computer Science, Electronics, and Electrical Engineering, and is an innovative, forward-thinking Department.

The course is taught by experts in the field with years of expertise in the industry and has close links with industry, government, and the police.

Graduates have gone on to leading roles in industry in the field of security and penetration testing, in policing, and in government.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

This is a conversion course and is therefore open to applicants of any discipline so long as they possess a good first degree (normally a 2:1 or above) and/or equivalent industrial experience. Applicants with a 2.2 may be considered on an individual basis. This will include the applicant's degree subject area, relevant experience and/or training, etc.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)