Solent University (Manchester)
Solent University (Manchester)

Solent University (Manchester)

Saint James Buildings, 61 – 95 Oxford St, Manchester, M1 6FQ Manchester, United Kingdom Visit web page

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

Study detals

: Foundation : BSc (Hons) Cyber Security : Full time : 48 Month

Requirements

Academic requirements

  • 48 UCAS points
  • A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP, a T-Level Pass (D or E), or equivalent.
  • We will consider mature students who haven’t recently undertaken a formalised course of study at A-level or equivalent, but who can demonstrate relevant workplace or voluntary experience, indicating their ability to complete the course successfully.

English language requirements

  • GCSE English Grade 4/C.
  • IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent. Alternatively, applicants can sit the QA Higher Education English test.

Additional information

Course overview

According to IBM’s Data Breach Report, the global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was USD 4.45 million, a 15% increase over 3 years (IBM, 2023).

The demand for qualified cyber security professionals has increased exponentially, and Solent’s BSc (Hons) Cyber Security course is designed to teach you all the crucial skills to meet this demand and kick start your career in the field.

The course also provides a modern industry-recognised professional qualification, the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) “Introduction to Networks”​ certification which will equip students with the right set of practical and technical skills highly valued by the industry.

The course aims to:

  • Deliver a structured programme that supports and challenges you to achieve the best of your ability and help you achieve your career aspirations in the cyber security field.
  • Teach the fundamental technical, practical and critical thinking skills needed to succeed as a Cyber and Network Security specialist.
  • Prepare you for a career as a network and cyber security specialist, ready to embrace challenges and contribute to the ever-changing world of computer networking technology
  • Enable you to develop a range of subject-specific and transferable skills which can facilitate continued personal and professional development.

What you will gain on your Foundation Year:

  • Provide knowledge and understanding of topics that are central to the study of cyber security and computing, which will help you to develop a strong grounding in cyber security and successfully progress onto our BSc Cyber Security undergraduate programme.
  • Enhance your professional and transferable skills, preparing you for a successful future in this field.
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