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Step into one of today's fastest-growing fields. This degree equips you with the skills to protect digital systems, investigate breaches, and understand the human, technical, and legal aspects of cyber security. You'll study networking, cyber defence and digital forensics, learning how systems can be both built and broken. Alongside technical expertise, you'll develop the critical thinking needed to anticipate threats, design solutions, and respond to incidents. Whether you see yourself as a security analyst, forensic investigator or consultant, this degree opens doors across all sectors.
Why choose this course
- Study curriculum aligned with The Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) and the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CISSec) framework
- The growing demands of the cybersecurity sector and a shortage of skilled professionals will increase job opportunities
- Develop your understanding of how cyber security fits into business and commerce through applied learning
- Demonstrate your knowledge and skills through a substantial independent cybersecurity-related project
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There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification however, you'll need some basic knowledge of computing and the ability to read and write to a good standard of English.
You have a choice of mathematics modules depending on your current skill level: Discovering mathematics (MU123) or Essential mathematics 1 (MST124).
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Stage 1 (120 credits)
You'll study all three of the following:
- Introduction to computing and information technology 1
- Introduction to computing and information technology 2
- Technologies in practice (TM129)
You'll choose one from:
- Discovering mathematics
- Essential mathematics 1
Stage 2 (120 credits)
You'll study all four of the following:
- Cisco networking (CCNA) part 1
- Communication and information technologies
- Cyber security
- Web technologies
Stage 3 (120 credits)
You'll study both of the following:
- Information security
- Systems penetration testing
You'll choose one from:
- Cisco networking (CCNA) part 2
- Communications technology
- IT systems: planning for success
- Web, mobile and cloud technologies
You'll complete the following:
- The computing and IT project
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