UCAS Points
48 points
About this course
This programme recognises that security is a vital requirement of computer-based systems, and with the significant growth in the number of security related incidents and threats, the demand for skills in cyber security is growing rapidly. This new foundation degree will provide the theoretical and practical skills required for cyber security professionals, and will help to develop a strong foundation for those wishing to progress to a relevant top-up degree.
What’s next? You could progress to study BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (Top-up) at New College Durham, or gain employment in a cyber security role.
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2141 Web design professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
3131 IT operations technicians
Course Details
- Qualification
- Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Durham
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Software engineering