**Course Overview** - Combine your interest in programming, computer networks and security to become the cyber security professional of the future. - Security is now an essential part of business and the demand for highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals is increasing. On this rewarding course we’ll provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to build secure and compliant systems that meet the needs of employers, preparing you for an exciting career. - The skills you’ll gain on this course will be in high demand in tomorrow’s world. The cyber security sector is facing a significant skills gap at a time when threats and the legal and commercial consequences of inadequate security are increasing. Emerging areas such as the Internet of Things and Smart Cities offer new opportunities for us all, but also new vulnerabilities to accidental or malicious actions. - Cyber security is about understanding attack methods and learning how to protect individuals and organisations against them. We’ll teach you all about identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer networks and systems, as well as learning how to protect them against hacker attacks. **Why study with us** - Take part in our ‘Computing Challenge’, where first year students work as teams to design and develop a new app in a competitive and supportive environment. - You’ll get the option to undertake a sandwich placement in industry after your second year. Most are based in the UK, but there are international opportunities as well. - Learn from our Laboratory of Security and Forensic Research in Computing, which carries out internationally recognised security and forensic research.

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Year 1 Modules: The Computing Challenge, Introduction to Programming, Programming, Introduction to Networking, Computer Systems and Security, Systems Analysis and Database Design, Interactive Applications. Year 2 Modules: Advanced Programming The Agile Professional, Computer Security, Digital Evidence and Incident Response, Information Security Management, Network Management. Year 3 Modules: Secure Software and Malware Analysis, Mobile and Wireless Networks, Penetration Testing, Advanced Cyber Security, Honours Degree Project.

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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: CB10

Institution code: C30

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Year 1

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IELTS (Academic)	6.0	with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

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

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

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