Course summary
As the number of mobile users, digital applications, and data networks increase, so does the number of potential risks and threats, resulting in the need for talented professionals to secure and protect systems and data. This course is designed to produce high-quality graduates who can contribute effectively in one of the highest-growing sectors in the UK. This course offers real-life tools and challenges, giving you the opportunity to become an independent learner through practical projects and advanced teaching methods. Cyber security is a rapidly growing market, with plenty of scope to develop a very lucrative career. Graduates from this course could enter several specialisms such as a cyber security consultancy, software development and programming, cybercrime investigations or digital forensics analysis. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing Science. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Cyber Security. For the most up-to-date information about course modules, sandwich years or part-time learning, please visit our website.
Modules
Year 1: Networking Operating Systems Information Security Problem Solving and Programming Year 2: Cryptography Computer Forensics Algorithms and Data Structures Communications and Collaboration Final year: Secure Programming Internet of Things Contemporary Issues in Computing Project
How to apply
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Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
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Additional fee information
Provider information
CU Scarborough
Ashburn Road
Scarborough
YO11 2JW
Clearing contact details
Recruitment and Admissions Office
02476 888888
Additional information
Thursday 17 August 08:00-21:00, Friday 18 August 08:00-18:00, Saturday 19 August 10:00-16:00, Sunday 20 August 10:00-16:00, Monday 21 August onwards (weekdays only) 08:00-19:00