Course Summary

Our Cyber Security and Networking BSc (Hons) is designed to equip you with the ability to solve complex computing problems in order for you to progress to graduate-level roles. You will undertake a work placement or work-based learning experience as well as develop your practical and cognitive skills to solve work related everyday problems by combining knowledge of information transfer, communications technology, software and business context relevant to the computing industry. You will develop professional-level industry related skills, learning, for example, how to build web-sites, design databases and plan networks together with the necessary problem solving techniques.

Course Details - Modules

All students take a total of 120 credits per level. Level 4 Modules includes: Introductory Programming Concepts Computer Systems Architectures Computer Threats and Attacks Software Design and Development Network Systems Web Design and Management Level 5 Modules includes: Further Networking Advanced Networking Systems Further Computer Systems Architectures Further Computer Security Work Based Learning Research Project Level 6 Modules includes: Ethical and Legal Issues eBusiness Parallel and Distributed Architectures Advanced Cyber Security Major Project

Course Details – Assessment Method

Throughout the course a full range of assessment techniques will be used. You could be assessed by examinations, including open-book examinations, practical assessments, assignments, briefs, essays, presentations (including group presentations), reports and portfolio building. Each module is formally assessed through, for example, open book examinations, group projects, essays, assignments or briefs, presentations, group presentations, portfolio building, self-assessments, peer assessments, studio/exhibition assessments and a dissertation. This formal assessment will count towards your module mark and feedback is usually given within 3 weeks following the submission of your formal submission of work.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: GG54

Institution code: B40

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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)

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

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

In addition, for this programme, you will be required to have a GCSE at Grade 4/C or above in Mathematics. All applicants must show that they have a good level of spoken or written English, and if English is not your first language you’ll need to demonstrate the ability to study in English.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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All applicants must show that they have a good level of spoken or written English, and if English is not your first language you’ll need to demonstrate the ability to study in English.

https://www.blackburn.ac.uk/course/degree/cyber-security-and-networking-bsc-hons-subject-to-revalidation/ST3021B21

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Northern Ireland 8250.0 Year 1
England 8250.0 Year 1
Scotland 8250.0 Year 1
Wales 8250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Feilden Street
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Blackburn
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