Interrogate the fascinating, dynamic world of cyber security in this applied course. - Develop essential skills in cyber security and computer forensics. - Design systems and procedures that mitigate cyber threats to enterprise IT systems. - Build the knowledge, analytical mindset and problem-solving skills you need to launch a career in the cyber security sector. As businesses and the public sector increasingly generate and rely on data to function in today’s interconnected digital economy, they need effective IT security strategies, and strong cyber security professionals who can enhance cyber resilience,help prevent cyber attacks and mitigate the economic impact of cybercrime. This applied cyber security course aims to equip you with the knowledge, technical competencies and out-of-the-box thinking skills needed to meet the cyber security demands and challenges of the information age. Adopting a holistic approach to the field, you’ll engage the systems, policies, sources of cyber intelligence, response strategies and investigative techniques required to counter the expanding scope and complexity of today’s cyber threat landscape. This course approaches cyber security from a holistic point of view - helping you to understand cyber security from multiple perspectives. By highlighting key principles such as ‘defence in depth’ and by drawing on national level cyber frameworks and guidelines, we aim to expose you to a complete picture of the intentions, motivations, scope and current state-of-play of the cyber security sector. Across the course, you’ll develop knowledge and practical skills that support the protection of systems and data on a variety of levels (such as individual, business, critical national infrastructure) – all supported by a sound understanding of computing principles. You’ll engage not only the technical competencies needed to uphold and enhance organisational resilience, but also learn the essentials of effective cyber security operations. Across the course you'll explore planning methods and tools, study cyber security policies and law, investigate strategies of defence and offence, and gain an appreciation for human factors and training needs.

In year 1 you develop core skills in programming and learn about key topics in cyber security. You’ll gain knowledge of the computer industry to better understand the sector, and consolidate technical skills in procedural programming and web development that will be used across your cyber security course. Modules cover the fundamentals of cyber security, with topics such as intrusion detection and prevention to provide a solid foundation for further study. Content on computer forensics introduce core cybercrime analysis tools and techniques. Year 2 begins with a focus on software as you extend your practical understanding of programming, and investigate methods of enhancing the resilience of computing tools. This is complemented by activities that expose the practices that underpin effective software project management. Following this, you shift attention to the analysis and mitigation of cyber threats where you’ll engage methods of detecting and reacting decisively to intrusions, and discover how to probe system vulnerabilities using techniques such as penetration testing. Your final year takes a look at the wider context of cyber security. First, you’ll take an in-depth look at cyber law, cyber crime and the judicial system, before interrogating methods of protecting national-level critical services. Modules in cyber offence and defence cover the techniques and policies needed to defend business IT systems from increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks.

You’ll be assessed through a combination of reports, presentations and set exercises. Table top exercises, technical challenges and other practical tasks allow you opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of cyber security from an applied perspective.

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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.

Course code: CS01

Institution code: B20

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

We look for students with a genuine interest in the 'how', 'why' and 'what if' of cyber security. Successful applicants will be organised, analytical and excited to learn about the scope and function of the cyber security sector. Programming experience is not an essential prerequisite for this course – we teach coding from the ground up.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	Must have a minimum of 5.5 in each component score.

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 68%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 84%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1

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Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bath
BA2 9BN