30Nov
UndergraduateUniversity of Staffordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
In partnership with Burton and South Derbyshire College, we're offering you the chance to pursue a FdSc (Foundation Degree) level qualification in Computer Science, specialising as Cyber Security Technologist. The FdSc Computer Science course will provide students with a computing education in specialist modules that are linked to potential career choice eg within network and cyber security based technologies. The course will allow you to fulfil your potential by providing a Computer Science education that can be extended to full degree level studying at Staffordshire University's Stoke campus should you decide to top up, which is relevant, grounded in research and at the forefront of knowledge and practice. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: FdSc Computer Science
Modules
This course has nine mandatory modules. Level 4 study - Computer Architecture, Networks and Cyber / Business, Systems and Data Analysis / Introduction to Software Development. Level 5 study - Professional Practice / Digital Forensics / Cyber Operations / Pathway Project / Ethical Hacking / Virtualisation and Network Security.
Assessment method
This course is 100% coursework delivery, and will consist of reports, practical artefacts, in-class tests, presentations, and demonstrations
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- I790
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- Burton and South Derbyshire College
- Campus code:
- G
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6350 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6350 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6350 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6350 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6350 | Year 1 |
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
For further details of what is and is not included in your tuition fees please visit www.staffs.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees/
Provider information
University of Staffordshire
College Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE