Course Summary

Set in 600 acres of countryside in North Staffordshire, we have one of the largest and most beautiful campuses in Britain. We’re proud to be No.2 in England for Student Satisfaction with Course (Guardian University League Table, 2020), investing more than £140m in our campus in the last ten years, including £45m new science laboratories. In 2021 we were proud to be awarded Sustainability Institution of the Year at the prestigious Green Gown Awards as part of our mission to become a carbon neutral campus by 2030. We're committed to supporting you to achieve your career goals, and have a dedicated Careers and Employability team who can assist you to navigate your options beyond Keele. Data from system logs, health records, and human activities are collected at increasing speed, raising concerns about privacy, exposure to data theft and vulnerability to threats. This course will provide a solid understanding of the concepts behind cybersecurity and teach you how to master the techniques to implement secure IT solutions, which are among the most sought-after skills in industry and business. In Computer Science, you’ll learn to use technology to create new opportunities and to solve a wide range of problems, benefiting every aspect of society from the home to business, industry and beyond. By following the Cybersecurity route through this degree programme, you will gain knowledge of the fundamental concepts behind computer and network security and acquire the practical understanding and technical skills for the design and implementation of modern secure solutions. The fundamentals of programming, algorithms, and computer architecture are covered early in our programme, so that no in-depth previous experience is necessary for you to move on to the more advanced topics that will help you build a competitive CV. This specialism is informed by research; you will explore practical application of cutting-edge techniques on real-world problems and later spend time examining current research topics and applying proposed approaches from the literature to practical scenarios. You’ll study industry and research informed modules designed by leading academics, and benefit from strong business links, dedicated career support, and many extracurricular activities.

Course Details - Modules

For a list of indicative and likely optional modules please visit the course website.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January 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: I190

Institution code: K12

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

112 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
EU 17900.0 Year 1
International 17900.0 Year 1

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Keele
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