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    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

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    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines25-Sep-2023
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 16,750  / year
    Next Intake 25-Sep-2023

    Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

    About

    Become a protector of cyberspace and modern technology in our specialist degree and become an ultra-employable expert in cyber security.

    Our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security award is designed to launch your future career in the protection of software and hardware against malicious threats. Our course is designed to not only give you a  theoretical foundation in computer science, but to give you a practical and expert-level knowledge in a specialist area of the field which can range from network security through to ethical hacking, so you're fully prepared to work in the industry upon graduation.

    We focus heavily on the practical element of cyber security, and we back that up with the distinctive facilities we have available to use at the university, including a dedicated, self-contained laboratory, with its own private internal network, containing some of the latest equipment and software.  We have access to external specialists from the Police and industry both for guest lectures and Q&A sessions.  The version of EnCase we use in the lab is the version used by law enforcement. We are equipped to perform both ‘PCâ based investigations, as well as mobile forensics (on smartphones, and sat navâs etc).

    We offer more than just a degree too, so youâll be ahead of the competition as soon as you graduate. Alongside your studies, you will have the opportunity to complete industry-recognised certifications in EnCase, MicroSystemation XRY and Cellebrite UFED. Our courses are also designed with input from Google, Amazon, and Cisco. In some modules you can elect to study for certifications from Amazon, Cisco, or Microsoft (you will be advised as to which certifications you can study as you progress through your course).

    The Department of Computing at Staffordshire University has an international reputation for outstanding teaching and development of computing professionals with long-established relationships with leading companies in the computing industry, and we strive to bring in external speakers and those from industry to provide differing viewpoints of the computer science discipline. 

    Our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security award is designed to launch your future career in the protection of software and hardware against malicious threats. Our course is designed to not only give you a  theoretical foundation in computer science, but to give you a practical and expert-level knowledge in a specialist area of the field which can range from network security through to ethical hacking, so you're fully prepared to work in the industry upon graduation.

    We focus heavily on the practical element of cyber security, and we back that up with the distinctive facilities we have available to use at the university, including a dedicated, self-contained laboratory, with its own private internal network, containing some of the latest equipment and software.  We have access to external specialists from the Police and industry both for guest lectures and Q&A sessions.  The version of EnCase we use in the lab is the version used by law enforcement. We are equipped to perform both ‘PCâ based investigations, as well as mobile forensics (on smartphones, and sat navâs etc).

    We offer more than just a degree too, so youâll be ahead of the competition as soon as you graduate. Alongside your studies, you will have the opportunity to complete industry-recognised certifications in EnCase, MicroSystemation XRY and Cellebrite UFED. Our courses are also designed with input from Google, Amazon, and Cisco. In some modules you can elect to study for certifications from Amazon, Cisco, or Microsoft (you will be advised as to which certifications you can study as you progress through your course).

    The Department of Computing at Staffordshire University has an international reputation for outstanding teaching and development of computing professionals with long-established relationships with leading companies in the computing industry, and we strive to bring in external speakers and those from industry to provide differing viewpoints of the computer science discipline. 

    Our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security award is designed to launch your future career in the protection of software and hardware against malicious threats. Our course is designed to not only give you a  theoretical foundation in computer science, but to give you a practical and expert-level knowledge in a specialist area of the field which can range from network security through to ethical hacking, so you're fully prepared to work in the industry upon graduation.

    We focus heavily on the practical element of cyber security, and we back that up with the distinctive facilities we have available to use at the university, including a dedicated, self-contained laboratory, with its own private internal network, containing some of the latest equipment and software.  We have access to external specialists from the Police and industry both for guest lectures and Q&A sessions.  The version of EnCase we use in the lab is the version used by law enforcement. We are equipped to perform both ‘PCâ based investigations, as well as mobile forensics (on smartphones, and sat navâs etc).

    We offer more than just a degree too, so youâll be ahead of the competition as soon as you graduate. Alongside your studies, you will have the opportunity to complete industry-recognised certifications in EnCase, MicroSystemation XRY and Cellebrite UFED. Our courses are also designed with input from Google, Amazon, and Cisco. In some modules you can elect to study for certifications from Amazon, Cisco, or Microsoft (you will be advised as to which certifications you can study as you progress through your course).

    The Department of Computing at Staffordshire University has an international reputation for outstanding teaching and development of computing professionals with long-established relationships with leading companies in the computing industry, and we strive to bring in external speakers and those from industry to provide differing viewpoints of the computer science discipline. 

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

    Work placements

    We have a variety of placement opportunities, ranging from SMEâs, both local and nationwide, large international/multinational organisations, and the Police and Government Security Agencies.

    The University has entered into an exciting innovative partnership with Staffordshire Policeâs forensics division. This gives us an opportunity for you to work alongside the Police in a variety of projects. Final Year students are involved in a forensic internship, which involves working within the Staffordshire Police High Tech Crime Unit as part of a final year module. Apart from this you can for your placement year look to work at nationally recognised companies (such as previously Barclays Bank) or in part of the security services.

    The University is also represented on the Online Fraud Forum, under the auspices of the Deputy Police Crime Commissioner of Staffordshire.

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    In a typical 3 year, full-time course youll complete a variety of modules that will give you an indepth knowledge of cyber security. 

    Our first year will help you get an all-round knowledge in the field, including aspects of software development and supplication modelling, a foundation of digital technologies, as well as delving into concepts of networking and cyber security and web development.

    In the second year youll delve deeper into the specialisms of cyber security, tackling the subject of ethical hacking. Youll also expand your foundational knowledge in computer science, looking at commercial computing.

    In your final year, youll focus mainly on your Final Project. This will be negotiated with your course leader and will work to demonstrate the aspects of cyber security and computer science that you have studied during the course.

    If you were to join the course through our Foundation Year you would study emerging technologies, develop skills in fundamentals of computer systems development, and other topics in key areas of Computer Science to prepare you for joining the degree.

    In a typical 3 year, full-time course youll complete a variety of modules that will give you an indepth knowledge of cyber security. 

    Our first year will help you get an all-round knowledge in the field, including aspects of software development and supplication modelling, a foundation of digital technologies, as well as delving into concepts of networking and cyber security and web development.

    In the second year youll delve deeper into the specialisms of cyber security, tackling the subject of ethical hacking. Youll also expand your foundational knowledge in computer science, looking at commercial computing.

    In your final year, youll focus mainly on your Final Project. This will be negotiated with your course leader and will work to demonstrate the aspects of cyber security and computer science that you have studied during the course.

    If you were to join the course through our Foundation Year you would study emerging technologies, develop skills in fundamentals of computer systems development, and other topics in key areas of Computer Science to prepare you for joining the degree.

    In a typical 3 year, full-time course youll complete a variety of modules that will give you an indepth knowledge of cyber security. 

    Our first year will help you get an all-round knowledge in the field, including aspects of software development and supplication modelling, a foundation of digital technologies, as well as delving into concepts of networking and cyber security and web development.

    In the second year youll delve deeper into the specialisms of cyber security, tackling the subject of ethical hacking. Youll also expand your foundational knowledge in computer science, looking at commercial computing.

    In your final year, youll focus mainly on your Final Project. This will be negotiated with your course leader and will work to demonstrate the aspects of cyber security and computer science that you have studied during the course.

    If you were to join the course through our Foundation Year you would study emerging technologies, develop skills in fundamentals of computer systems development, and other topics in key areas of Computer Science to prepare you for joining the degree.

    Academic year

    The course operates on a modular basis with all of your study modules being worth 30 academic credits (our preferred size in order that you move rapidly from the basics to being an expert at the end of any module you study). Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The course has one start point in September.

    The course operates on a modular basis with all of your study modules being worth 30 academic credits (our preferred size in order that you move rapidly from the basics to being an expert at the end of any module you study). Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The course has one start point in September.

    The course operates on a modular basis with all of your study modules being worth 30 academic credits (our preferred size in order that you move rapidly from the basics to being an expert at the end of any module you study). Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The course has one start point in September.

    Professional body accreditation

    Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    Professional body accreditation

    Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    Professional body accreditation

    Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    Safa Nouri - BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

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    Student Safa discusses what prompted him to choose his degree in Cyber Security.

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    Disciplines

    School of Digital

    Technologies and Arts

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Undergraduate

    Undergraduate (bachelors) degrees

    To apply for an undergraduate (bachelors) degree you need one of the following qualifications:

    • Community College Diploma / Associate Degree with a minimum grade GPA of 2.5
    • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with 28 points overall
    • Successful completion of a relevant International Foundation Year from a recognised UK Institution
    • For A-Level requirements, please see the ‘entry requirements’ section on the relevant course page

    Integrated masters and two-year accelerated degrees

    To apply for an integrated masters or two-year accelerated degree you need one of the following qualifications:

    •  Community College Diploma / Associate Degree with a minimum grade of 2.8
    • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with 30 points overall
    • Successful completion of a relevant International Foundation Year from a recognised UK Institution
    • For A-Level requirements, please see the ‘entry requirements’ section on the relevant course page

    English Program Requirements

    The majority of our undergraduate bachelor degree courses require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. However, we also accept a wide range of qualifications from around the world. The following qualifications are acceptable for most of our Bachelor degree courses.

    Career

    Careers

    You’ll find graduates from our Computer Science disciplines working in many computing areas – Graduates from our Computer Science degrees have gone on to work in a whole range of related occupations. Previous roles include:  chief information security officer, forensic computer analyst, information security analyst, penetration tester, security architect, IT security engineer, security systems administrator, and IT security consultant.

    All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

    Alex Matei - BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

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    Alex was inspired to study Cyber Security at Staffordshire University to become an ethical hacker and prevent ‘bad guys’ breaking into computer systems.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 16,750  / year

    How to Apply

    • Contact one of our approved overseas education representatives in your country

    • Use the ‘apply now’ button on the undergraduate course pages to apply through UCAS. (Visit the UCAS website for more information). To do this, you'll need:

      • UCAS course code - you’ll find the four-digit code (e.g. P500) in our prospectus, on the course page or on the UCAS website.

      • An institution code for the university – it's S72 for Staffordshire University.

    Staffordshire University

    Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

    Staffordshire University

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    United Kingdom,

    Stoke-on-Trent

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