Course summary
This Computing for England (Cyber Security) HTQ course delivered at CU Scarborough campus has been designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding in relation to cyber threats and vulnerabilities, cyber defence techniques and incident response. You will explore fundamental principles as well as leading-edge concepts, terminologies, models, and hardening methods. You will assess the types of malicious activity and potential targets, and the role everyone has in maintaining cyber resilience. On successful completion of this course, you will have: *explored the nature of cyber crime and cyber threat actors *looked into the roles and responsibilities in relation to information assurance *assessed the threats to, and vulnerabilities in ICT infrastructure *investigated strategic responses to cyber security threats. The pathways at both Level 4 and Level 5 are mapped to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s Occupational Standards and professional body standards with the aim of providing professional status Level 5 HND and progression to direct employment, upon successful completion of this course. The vendor-accredited certification indicates that the course meets industry standards and prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to enter the workforce. Additionally, obtaining a vendor-accredited certification can demonstrate to employers that a student has achieved a certain level of expertise and competence in a particular area. Please check our website for the latest module information.
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Modules
Year 1 *Cyber Security and Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence AI & Intelligent Systems *Networking and Security *Professional Practice and Planning a Computing Project *Programming Unit and Database Design & Development Year 2 *Systems Analytics and Design Database Management Systems *Internet of Things and Emerging Topics *Applied Cryptography and Forensics *Business Process Support and Information Security Modules are subjects to updates to ensure our curriculum remains up-to-date. Please check our website for the latest module information.
Assessment method
This course will make use of formative and summative work to both develop and assess students. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy assures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
How to apply
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International students should apply directly. Visit our website for steps on how to apply: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/cus/international/courses-and-how-to-apply/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component area.
For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply/english-requirements/
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £7950* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7950* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £7950* | Year 1 |
Wales | £7950* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7950* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £7950* | 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
Provider information
CU Scarborough
Ashburn Road
Scarborough
YO11 2JW