BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity (Starts 24/27)
What is the Course About?
The security of the internet and of the information stored thereon is of paramount importance to all nations. In response to security dangers, this course will give you knowledge of these threats, and the skills and expertise to investigate, police, and react accordingly, and to protect systems and organisations. You will be taught using a mixture of lectures, workshops, seminars and case studies. You are expected to have your own laptop to use at UCM.
Modules are subject to change over time.
Further details from: https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/cybersecurity
What subjects will I study?
Level 4 (1st year)
Professional Skills for Computing, Mathematics for Computing, Operating Systems and Hardware, Cyber Legislation and Introduction to Professional Investigation, Foundations of Cybersecurity –Business, Foundations of Cybersecurity –Concepts, Foundations of Cybersecurity –Tools & Techniques, Fundamentals of Programming
Level 5 (2nd year)
Experiential Learning (Computing), Computer Systems and Networks, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Conducting Cyber Crime Investigations, Further Programming and Algorithms
Level 6 (3rd year)
Dissertation, Network Protocols and Methods, Advanced Programming for Cybersecurity, Cryptography and Security, Cyber Intelligence, Law Enforcement of Cybersecurity.
What are my progression and career options?
Academic progression is on to the Postgraduate Work Based Integrated Studies (WBIS) framework that is delivered at UCM.
Career options are varied, with previous students taking up job opportunities in a range of positions within the Cyber, IT and e-gaming community.
How will I be assessed?
To pass the course you need to pass every unit that you are taught. Assessments are mainly assignments set by and marked by your lecturer. There may be exams for certain units, which are normally sat in May\ June. If you have to re-sit an exam there may be a fee that you have to pay.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for the Degree is 96 UCAS points. GCSE Maths at Grade C is also required.
Mature students that want to re-train or do not have these entry requirements can still apply, they will be interviewed and undertake an HE assessment.