Course summary
Today’s society relies heavily on technology from governments to businesses. As a whole, we are becoming increasingly dependent on the internet to provide key services. This has resulted in cybercrime and the need for organisations to invest heavily in specialists to combat the threat. Our Foundation Degree will not only prepare you for your career but also enhance your knowledge and skills in cybercrime and information security management, getting you career-ready for a job in a growing field.
Modules
Year 1 You will study five core modules: • Computing project • Database design and implementation • Networking security • Programming and software development • The computing professional Then you will select an additional one module from the following options: • Computer systems architecture • Website and e-commerce development • Data analytics Year 2 You will study four core modules: • Work-based Learning Project • Operating Systems Design and Security • Cryptography, Security and Forensics • Network Design, Implementation and Management Then you will select an additional two modules from the following options: • Data Analytics and Informatics • Cloud Computing and Programming • Data Structures and Algorithms • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence • Games Design • Human Computer Interaction and Interface Design • Data Mining and Knowledge Acquisition
How to apply
31Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- FCSN
- Institution code:
- N06
- Campus name:
- Nelson Campus
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Nelson and Colne College Group
Scotland Road
Nelson
BB9 7YT