Solent University (QA)
Solent University (QA)

Solent University (QA)

E Park Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YN, UK Southampton, United Kingdom Visit web page

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Foundation Year : Full time : 48 Month

Requirements

Entry Requirement  112-128 UCAS points

English language requirements

GCSE English at Grade 4/C or above

IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent. Functional Skills Level 2 in English. (Alternatively, applicants can sit the QA Higher Education English test)

Additional information

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme focuses on the technical aspects of computing, placing a strong emphasis on programming skills. This will help you to attain the vital technical knowledge required to pursue a range of IT careers, as well as the transferable employability skills needed to secure your first role.

This hands-on degree programme will encourage you to develop an extensive knowledge of computer programming, where you will have the opportunity to complete the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) “Introduction to Networks” course and develop your skills by designing, building and implementing computer systems, culminating in a major final-year software development project.

The UK’s IT industry is worth £58 billion annually. With projections suggesting the UK has the potential to create a further three million new technology jobs by 2025 (techuk.org), the demand for well-qualified information technology graduates is set to remain strong.

With a strong focus on programming (using Java and Python), the course includes a variety of software development, database, web development and networking units. You will also look at web APIs, JSON, HTML5 and big data analytics.

  • Develop a range of broadly applicable IT skills such as programming, databases, networking, usability and web technologies
  • Build communication, project management, teamwork and presentation skills through group and project work
  • Develop extensive knowledge of computer programming
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