Course summary

Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Study cyber security with a focus on network infrastructure to ensure protection from cyber-crime. Progress to become a Security Engineer or Analyst. GCU Pathways Pathways students enrol on the undergraduate BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networks at Glasgow Caledonian University. In the first two years, you'll study either HND Cyber Security, HND Computer Networking or HND Computing Technical Support at Glasgow Clyde College while preparing for Year 3 and Year 4 of the degree. Study BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networks at GCU and you will study materials directly from the professionally recognised CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate and CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional qualifications. With additional study and assessment, you can go on to become Cisco certified. Choose the Cyber Security College Pathway if:

• You enjoy learning in a hands-on practical way

• You want to graduate into the growing cyber security sector

• You want the information and system security skills that the leading IT consultancies and departments are looking for

• You expect a period of paid work experience as part of your degree

• You work best with lots of interaction from lecturing staff

• You like working in the latest security labs, working towards clear goals with a sense of achievement at the end of each year of study

• You would like to option of going on to further postgraduate study or Cisco certification.