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As digital technology becomes increasingly embedded in our homes, workplaces, and public infrastructure, cyber threats are growing more prevalent and severe. Our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security program prepares you to tackle these challenges by developing expertise in breach investigation and secure system implementation.
You'll focus on recognizing various cyber threats and defense strategies, detecting and addressing network intrusions, ethical penetration testing methods, and practical cryptography applications. Given the sensitive nature of personal data involved, you'll also examine the legal and ethical considerations surrounding cybersecurity practices.
This comprehensive cybersecurity program provides foundational knowledge in key computing areas including programming, computational mathematics, database systems, networking, and operating systems. Collaborative projects will sharpen your logical reasoning and problem-solving skills through critical analysis. Upon completion, you'll possess highly sought-after capabilities in our technology-driven society, applicable across both government and commercial organizations.
Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 30 points overall or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing, Mathematics or a science subject. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics Meeting the typical entry requirements for an undergraduate degree course does not guarantee an offer of a place. International Baccalaureate Standard Level - Grade 5 International Baccalaureate Higher Level - Grade 4 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests 170 points overall, with no component below 160 points International Baccalaureate Standard Level Grade 5.  IELTS 6.0, with no component below 5.5 TOEFL IBT Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17