Course summary
Why study this course Our four-year Computer Networking and Cyber Security BSc (including foundation year) (Hons) degree provides an alternative route into higher education if you don’t have the necessary qualifications to start an undergraduate degree in computer networking or cyber security. London Met is home to one of the most advanced Cisco training labs in the UK, putting you at the forefront of current cyber security. This career-focused degree is accredited by the British Computer Society and will equip you with the knowledge and practical techniques needed to work within the computing profession. More about this course This course will help you to specialise in the network and application security of modern hardware and software systems. In the foundation year you’ll focus on learning the core principles of cyber security, robotics and internet of things, mathematics and programming. The skills you gain in this foundation year will fully prepare you for the practical and theoretical study in the following three years of the course. The foundation year of this course is shared with a number of other cyber security-related degrees, so in Year 0 you’ll have classmates who are interested in a variety of different specialisms. This four-year degree is designed around the Cisco curriculum, so you’ll study a complete set of CCNA modules to gain additional Cisco certification training throughout the course. Our tutors have strong links with the industry as well as potential employers within cyber security. Our dedicated teaching staff will be there to support you throughout the course. You’ll gain confidence in your academic abilities and be pushed to succeed as you progress through the course, graduating with the technical skills needed to protect online date from attacks and unauthorised access. Following the foundation year, you’ll study the same course content and modules as those who study our Computer Networking and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree. Should you decide during your foundation year that you’d like to specialise in a different area of study, there is some flexibility to allow you to do this. You’ll graduate with a full undergraduate degree with the same title and award as those who study the traditional three-year degree.
Modules
Example foundation year modules: Cyber Security Fundamentals Introduction to Robotics and Internet of Things Mathematics Programming Example Year 1 modules include: Communications Engineering Information Systems Networking Concepts (CCNA1 and 2) Programming Example Year 2 modules include: LAN and WAN (CCNA3 and 4) Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things Smart Data Discovery Professional Issues Ethics and Computer Law Risk Crisis and Security Management Security in Computing Example Year 3 modules include: Ethical Hacking Network Security (Cisco) Wireless Networks (Cisco) Project Digital Crime Investigation (optional) Distributed and Internet Systems (optional) Long Work-Related Learning (optional) Long Work Placement (optional) Network and Cloud Security (optional)
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
A level
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Tier 4 student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements. If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
More information about our English language requirements.
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/applying/english-language-requirements/undergraduate/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £2310 | Module |
Northern Ireland | £2310 | Module |
Scotland | £2310 | Module |
Wales | £2310 | Module |
EU | £4400 | Module |
International | £4400 | Module |
Channel Islands | £4400 | Module |
Republic of Ireland | £4400 | Module |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB