Cyber Security

University Academy 92 (UA92)

United Kingdom, Manchester

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University Academy 92 (UA92)

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

G651

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJune-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,669 / year

Next Intake June-2024

Cyber Security

About

The Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work with and implement cyber security polices, technologies and solutions.

Career Prospects

Cyber Security is one of the fastest growing sectors in the digital space. With an increased risk of cyber threats on businesses and systems across the world, there is big demand for Cyber Security professionals. You will have the flexibility to apply skills and knowledge across a range of industries, such as IT/Communications, Banking, Retail, Utilities, Travel, Healthcare and Manufacturing. Potential future career paths include digital forensics, cyber security management, penetration testing, secure system design and development, data protection and privacy or cryptography and communications security.

What you will learn

By building your skills in front and back-end development and software design, you will begin to understand the standards and technologies used within industry to build secure systems. The range of modules covered in this course will give you a broad range of skills that will enable you to evaluate risks, mitigate threats and recover from systems breaches. As a Cyber Security professional, you'll need to understand the social, legal and ethical concerns when operating in this framework.

Further to this, you will also:

Understand the nature of cyber-crime and the importance of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI).
Learn about operating systems and their similarities and differences.
Begin to formulate risk management and mitigation strategies using real-world scenarios.
Find out how to write robust code and integrate systems securely.
Get to grips with Network security.

By studying the Cyber Security degree course, you will gain a solid foundation for your chosen career path. There's a strong focus on providing practically applicable skills that employers within the industry need and value. Also, with both academic and practical experience, you will be prepared to unlock your future career aspirations.

Your theoretical understanding will be enhanced by opportunities to learn, develop and demonstrate a wide range of practical and applied skills and competencies.
You'll work closely with our industry partners such as Microsoft in order to gain a full insight into the digital working environment. Microsoft also provide mentorship to students and online sessions, with other partners including TalkTalk and KPMG getting involved too with guest lectures.
No traditional end-of-year exams. Assessments will be practical and competency-based where possible* including individual and group work in a range of formats such as case studies, essays, reports, literature reviews, reflective logs and diaries, self and peer evaluations, audio/visual projects and presentations.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Foundation Year

Completion of Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): minimum 60% average

Integrated Year One

48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)

First Year - Direct Entry

Minimum 104 UCAS tariff points (B,C,C) or equivalent, or consider Foundation or International Year One

Career

UA92 provides you with more than just a degree, we aim to prepare you for life. Each academic year, in addition to your four subject modules, you'll study an extra credit-bearing module, which focuses entirely on character and personal development.

Take on a real-life project, based on a live scenario, set by one of our industry partners.
Experience first-hand the current issues facing the industry
Develop transferable skills and key competencies such as leadership, resilience and well-being, communication, problem-solving and team-working.
Meet regularly with your own personal development coach throughout years 1 & 2.

Find out more about Character and Personal Development at UA92.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,669 / year

How to Apply

REGISTER WITH UCAS

GO TO UCAS HUB TO REGISTER. YOU’LL BE TAKEN TO THE UCAS HUB DASHBOARD WHERE YOU’LL FIND THE ‘YOUR APPLICATION’ SECTION.

ADD PERSONAL DETAILS, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE ALL MANDATORY QUESTIONS AND YOUR NAME MATCHES THE NAME ON YOUR OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION I.E. PASSPORT, DRIVING LICENCE ETC. ADD YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FROM SECONDARY EDUCATION ONWARDS AND ANY PAID EMPLOYMENT WHETHER IT WAS FULL OR PART-TIME.

WRITE PERSONAL STATEMENT & GET A REFERENCE

WRITE ABOUT YOUR MOTIVATION FOR APPLYING, YOUR REASONS FOR CHOOSING THE COURSE, YOUR TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS, ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS. THEN YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN REFERENCE FROM A TEACHER, ADVISOR OR PROFESSIONAL THAT’S FAMILIAR WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ABILITY.