You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Cyber-criminals and their attacks are more sophisticated than ever. As more and more people and organisations are using digital devices to complete everyday tasks, the amount of data available to a cybercriminal is immense and ever growing. Cyber-criminals are able to infiltrate systems and organisations with ease taking data and proving their skills in the process. This fast-growing area of computer science will allow you to develop your interest in computer science and enhance it by specialising in cyber security to help combat cyber attacks and develop your skills in software engineering.
Modules
How to interrogate systems and use tools and techniques to identify the damage caused Cryptography and how it can be used to address security concerns How to preserve evidence and working within a legal and ethical framework in case your evidence is used in criminal proceedings. How to write your own scripts to help with system interrogation How to actively manage threats
Assessment method
The course will build your understanding, skills and confidence in programming, Command Line Operating Systems and Ethical Hacking, allowing you to understand and identify when and if a cyber-attack is occurring.As you complete the practical elements and assessments of this course you will develop an ability to think conceptually and logically to identify issues and create suitable solutions. This course also covers a range of academic and practical elements including developing workplace skills transferable to employment such as research skills, problem solving and critical thinking. You can expect to enter roles such as Cyber Security Analyst, Network Security, Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester and Digital forensic Officer after completing this course.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
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:
- CS1W
- Institution code:
- W08
- Campus name:
- University Centre: Wakefield College
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6950 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Useful links
Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (settled and pre-settled status) (Gov.uk)
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)
Provider information
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
Margaret Street
Wakefield
WF1 2DH