3Jul
UndergraduateYou 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.
Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Develop expertise in cyber security and apply your knowledge to protect organisations from illegal attacks. Become an expert in cyber security and learn how to apply your knowledge to protect organisations from illegal attacks. As part of this course, you’ll:
- Develop a broad knowledge of computing as well as specific cyber security expertise and how to put it into practice
- Learn to use your knowledge of computer systems and networks to protect businesses and users from malicious attacks in computer security modules
- Study key topics including malware and vulnerabilities, secure coding, sandboxing, virtualisation, and ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques
- Learn practical investigative and 'hacking' techniques
- Learn through practical applications on our bespoke Hacktivity system that replicates real-world business systems and potential attacks
- Professionally accredited – by the British Computer Society and provisionally certified by National Cyber Security Centre
- Access to specialist software – including Hacktivity and Hackerbot to enable you to put your knowledge into practice
- Industry partnerships – including working with West Yorkshire Police
- Opportunity to join the Ethical Hacking Society –share ideas with your peers
- Placement opportunities – enhance your learning and add experience to your CV
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Fundamentals of Computer Programming
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
- Fundamentals of Databases
- Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
- Computer Communications
- Digital Forensics Processing
- Web & Network Security
- Cyber Security Landscapes
- Digital Forensics Analysis
- Team Project
- Systems Security
- Incident Response & Investigation
- Production Project
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:
- I2R4
- Institution code:
- L27
- Campus name:
- Headingley Campus
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE