Cyber Security with Foundation Year

University of Derby
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Software engineering

A-Level Entry

DDD

UCAS Points

72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

About this course

Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change.

Join a new generation of cyber security professionals. You’ll learn how to manage security incidents and ensure systems are robust, all underpinned by vital experience in industry. 

KEY FEATURES OF THIS COURSE

  • FACILITIES: Use cutting-edge software development tools in our industry-standard labs. Our Cyber Security lab contains a set-up used for investigating digital crime alongside a range of software.

  • PLACEMENT YEAR: Take an optional industrial placement year which will stand you in good stead for securing a rewarding job on graduation.

  • EMPLOYABILITY: Security is a vital requirement of computer-based systems. As the number of security-related incidents continues to grow, so does the demand for expertise in cyber security. 

  • FLEXIBILITY: Benefit from the option to transfer to another degree in our Computing portfolio after your first year.

  • NO EXAMS!: We’ll assess you via other methods through your degree.

    HOW YOU WILL LEARN Instead of exams, a variety of assessment methods are used. Some modules are assessed through coursework only, others by a combination of: 

  • Coursework 

  • Portfolios 

  • Assignments 

  • Case studies 

  • Oral and graphic presentations 

  • Collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork projects 

  • Computer-based testing 

    YOUR CAREER There is significant demand for skills in developing, maintaining and securing computer systems, as well as on the engineering side of security protocol development and research.

    This degree delivers comprehensive training and equips you with the personal attributes you need for a variety of careers within the cyber security field.

    STUDY OPTIONS This course is also available without a Foundation Year option.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades DDD
    UCAS Tariff Points 72 points
    BTEC MMP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    3131 IT operations technicians
    2141 Web design professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Derby
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Software engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £26,000

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    University of Derby

    Derby

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