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BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity

University of Chester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

We have worked hard to establish an expert capability in cybersecurity in order for you to fully benefit from this course. This includes several experts actively engaged in the field, who are able to provide expertise in investigation and cybercrime; in the practice of and theory behind exploitation and protection (security) measures; and in the application of cybersecurity aspects to businesses and organizations.

Our teaching material is kept cutting edge, and our techniques are extremely engaging, including real-world examples and practices.

Cybersecurity graduates are in great demand across a variety of jobs, including in policing, in the government and government-run bodies, in the industry from small companies to the very largest, in banking, and in the military and intelligence agencies.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC.

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

BTEC Diploma:D*D*

T Level:

Merit

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4

Scottish Highers - BBBB

International Baccalaureate:

26 points

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

OCR:

OCR National Extended Diploma - Merit 2

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D*

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and Level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. GCSE Maths grade C or above is also required.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory Modules:

  • Databases I

  • Foundations of Cybersecurity - Concepts

  • Mathematics for Computing

  • Operating Systems and Hardware

  • Professional Skills for Computing

  • Programming I

  • Software Engineering Principles

  • User Experience and Collaborative Development

  • Web Development

2 Year 2

Compulsory Modules:

  • Conducting Cyber Crime Investigations

  • Digital Forensics

  • Ethical Hacking

  • Further Programming and Algorithms

Optional Modules:

  • Computer Systems and Networks

  • Enhancing your Employability through Work-Based Learning

  • Experiential Learning (Computing)

  • Software Management

  • Year in Industry

3 Year 3

Compulsory Modules:

  • Cryptography and Security

  • Cyber Intelligence

  • Innovation Project

  • Network Protocols and Methods

Optional Modules:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  • Law Enforcement of Cybersecurity

  • Programming III

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Additional Information

This course is available: Full-time,4 Years with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons) Part-time, Up to 7 Years - BSc (Hons)

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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