Course Overview

Cyber criminals are using sophisticated techniques to infiltrate I.T systems and steal valuable data. Help businesses and organisations to fight back by building cyber security knowledge and skills. This foundation year pathway is designed to help you build a strong foundation in computer systems and programming so you are ready to progress to study the full BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security degree.

This pathway is designed for students who want to study the full honours degree, but don’t meet the direct entry requirements. On successful completion of the foundation year, you'll progress to the full BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security degree course, which is accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

During your studies, you will complete specially-designed projects, as you develop the ability to think conceptually, and cultivate independent technical judgement. We’ll also help you to build a professional approach, by making you aware of laws, regulations and competences needed to work with other IT professionals.

You will:

• Build the technical skills and confidence ready to progress to the computer science with cyber security undergraduate degree

• Learn forensics so you can diagnose attacks and determine the extent of damage.

• Develop an understanding of cryptography to address security concerns

• Learn about evidence preservation so you can work within an ethical framework

• Learn risk management so you to actively manage threats rather than just solve problems

General Eligibility

GCSE

English and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

64 UCAS points where qualifications include either Mathematics or Computing to A-Level or equivalent standard.

72 UCAS points from any subject combination without Mathematics or Computing.

A level

64 UCAS points where qualifications include either mathematics or computing.

72 UCAS points from any subject combination without mathematics or computing.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).