This cyber security course is designed to train tomorrow’s security professionals, combining fundamental concepts and principles with exposure to new technologies and solutions.
Students will gain a practical understanding of key issues relating to the design, analysis and implementation of modern IT security systems. The course will develop students’ ability to recognise the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved in the exploitation of Cyber Security technology and be guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices.
The course is designed to meet industry needs/job market demands, and produce graduates who are informed and suitably equipped to meet the needs of the industry. Students who study for this cyber security degree will:
- build the skills needed to tackle modern secure systems
- develop an appreciation of commercial and open-source cyber security equipment, software and services
- learn management and applications central to cyber security issues
- develop interpersonal skills and business acumen.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Computer Architecture
Programming
Maths for Computing
Algorithms and Data Types
Information Systems and Databases (ISDB)
Cyber Security in Society
Year 2
Applied Cryptography
Distributed Computing
Mobile App Development (MAD)
Network & Security
Web and Mobile App Security (WMAS)
Year 3
Enterprise Security Management
Cyber Crime
Natural Language Interface
Advanced Topics in Cyber Security
Project
Course Details – Assessment Method
A mix of practical and written assessments. Assessments can also be in the form of presentations, portfolios, in-class tests and examinations.
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:
BS01
Institution code:
C16
Campus Name:
City Centre Campus
Campus code:
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
Grades totaling a minimum of 112 tariff points
Pass Diploma with 45 credits amounting to a minimum of 112 tariff points
Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://cavc.ac.uk/en/courses/bsc-cyber-security
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).
We also accept other English language examination equivalents. The standard requirement is at a level B2 in accordance to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). We require a level B2 standard in all of the elements:
• reading
• writing
• speaking
• listening
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
England
9000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Scotland
9000.0
Year 1
Wales
9000.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9000.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
EU
13000.0
Year 1
International
13000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the College library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the College website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
EU students who have settled or pre-settled status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme, may be eligible for student finance and be designated as a home student for fees purposes. Irish nationals are eligible for support under the Common Travel Area arrangement.
Provider information
City Centre Campus
Dumballs Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Cardiff
CF10 5FE
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