Cyber Security (with Foundation Year)
University of Central LancashireUndergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Software engineering
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
UCAS Points
64 points
About this course
Course OverviewYou’ll have access to specialist computing labs with the latest cyber security open source and commercial tools. You’ll also develop important workplace skills including logical thought, independent learning, teamwork, ethical practice and communication. You’ll get involved in our ‘Computing Challenge,’ where you get to design and develop a new app and create a marketing campaign to promote it. Security professionals are in high demand as cyber security becomes a priority for businesses and organisations. You’ll be taught by staff with a wide variety of industrial and research backgrounds. You’ll develop an understanding of attack methods and learn how to protect individuals and organisations against them. We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.
Security is now a crucial part of business. Our Cyber Security with Foundation Year degree gives you the highly sought-after skills and knowledge to build secure and compliant systems.
Why study with us
What you'll do
Accreditations
Future Careers
On our Cyber Security Foundation Year degree you’ll be able to turn your interest in programming computer networks and security into a rewarding career.
Entry Requirements
A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
BTEC MPP
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
2141 Web design professionals
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UCAS Points
96 points
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
- Preston
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Software engineering