BSc (Hons) CYBER SECURITY NETWORKS

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    Flexible

The cyber security landscape is constantly evolving and organisations are finding it increasingly difficult to defend themselves from these constantly changing and persistent threats. It is critical that both business and government agencies protect their systems and data from potential risks arising from these threats. Because of this, there is a demand for qualified cyber security professionals.

Our Cyber Security and Networks degree course is an opportunity for you to develop knowledge and skills necessary to address these challenges and meet the demand.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Docklands Campus, University Way, E16 2RD

Start date

On request

About this course

The course aims to give you a fundamental understanding of how to protect organisations, networks, IT systems and individuals against cyber attacks and potential risks.

You will be taught by staff who are actively engaged in cyber security research and possess substantial experience of the application of security-related technologies in industry.

Students who complete this programme can look forward to rewarding careers in IT, principally as Cyber Security Analysts, information security office, IT security auditor, risk analyst, or in other roles with a significant responsibility for computer, network and information security. Graduates can also look forward to careers in system and network administration, roles which require a detailed understanding of networks and operating systems but also the methods, tools and techniques for securing them. Typical employers are from large and medium commercial organisation, government agencies, defence cyber security operation, and many more.

FROM
A LEVEL
Including passes at A2 in at least 2 subjects. Must include one subject in Maths or Computer Science or another relevant subject.
FROM
BTEC
Extended Diploma or Diploma in a numerate or Computing-related subject.
FROM
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Diploma with 25 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level and must include Maths at Higher Level

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Subjects

  • Information Systems
  • Computing
  • Networks
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Professional life
  • Information
  • Business
  • Development
  • Technologies

Course programme

WHAT YOU'LL STUDY AND WHEN

FOUNDATION YEAR (IF REQUIRED)
  • Key Skills (core)
  • Mental Wealth; Professional Life (Group Project)
  • Level 4 Primers (core)
  • Applied Maths (core)
  • Introduction to Computing (core)
  • Business Information Systems (core)
YEAR 1
  • Information Systems Modelling & Design (core)
  • Software Development (core)
  • Computer Systems and Networks (core)
  • Web Technologies (core)
  • Maths for Computing (core)
  • Mental Wealth (core)
  • Professional Life 1 (IT Project Pitching)
YEAR 2
  • Database Systems (core)
  • Cyber Security (core)
  • Mental Wealth; Professional Life 2 (Computing in Practice)
  • Systems Administration (core)
  • Data Communication and networks (core)
  • Information Systems, Strategy and Management (core)
OPTIONAL PLACEMENT

This course offers the opportunity of year-long placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you’ll spend your third year on a placement with a relevant company or organisation, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge.

The extra placement year means it will take four years to complete your studies, instead of three.

YEAR 3
  • Mental Wealth; Professional Life 3 (Project)
  • Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Computing (core)
  • Project Management (core)
  • Business Continuity Planning (core)
  • Advanced Topics in Cyber Security and Networks (core)

BSc (Hons) CYBER SECURITY NETWORKS

£ 9,250 VAT inc.