Birmingham City University - CYBER SECURITY - BSC (HONS)

Birmingham City University

CYBER SECURITY - BSC (HONS)

The BSc Cyber Security course is designed to equip you with state-of-the-art technical knowledge, intellectual know-how, management capabilities, and practical skills that will enable you to succeed in meeting the cyber security challenges facing modern organizations. 

Data is key to the functioning of modern business and the protection of this data is key to the ongoing success of the digital economy. As systems, such as IoT, both generate and consume data grow in capability and complexity, the need to protect the data created, stored, and transited across public and private networks intensifies. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed by employers. Our strong links with the industry enable us to teach the most demanding and up-to-date topics.

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS COURSE?

Secure information technologies form the bedrock of our modern connected mobile society.  Our BSc Cyber Security course will equip you to enter this growing and important industry.

The course takes a practice-led approach, making use of equipment and tools found in the industry to give you the best preparation for a successful career.  Our approach prioritizes the practical skills sought by the industry, backing this up with a thorough understanding of theory.  

The course delivers a well-rounded curriculum in the security of communication networks; the security of computer processing and storage equipment and the software that runs on it, both private and public, and both local and cloud-based; the security and accuracy of information and information systems; and the forensic analysis of threats and attacks, as well as management-level skills such as project and change management, maximizing your career potential.

Studying computing with us puts you at the heart of an exciting, innovative community. 

 

Upon graduation, you could progress into a career as a cyber security engineer, network administrator, and cyber security analyst or network security architect.

Entry Requirements

Essential Requirements: 

  • 112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level

GCSE: 

  • GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C/4 or above
  • Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted - please see UCAS for a list of acceptable Maths and English equivalents considered instead of GCSE
  • Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

IELTS:

  • 6.0 overall with a 5.5 minimum in all bands

Career Prospects

This university offers practical and academic skills to help you excel in your first professional role. With strong connections with companies like SAS, Microsoft, Cisco, and Capgemini, you'll gain real-life industry experience early on. Access to world-class facilities and the Graduate+ program enhances subject-based skills with broader employability attributes. Additionally, an assessed sandwich year between your second and third year provides valuable work experience and real-life skills.

Course Details

The course takes a practice-led approach, making use of equipment and tools found in the industry to give you the best preparation for a successful career.  Our approach prioritises the practical skills sought by industry, backing this up with a thorough understanding of theory.  

The course delivers a well-rounded curriculum in the security of the communication networks; the security of computer processing and storage equipment and the software that runs on it, both private and public, and both local and cloud based; the security and accuracy of information and information systems; and the forensic analysis of threats and attacks, as well as management-level skills such as project and change management, maximising your career potential.

Year One

CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
Computer Systems 20 credits
Computer Forensic Fundamentals 20 credits
Applied Operating Systems 20 credits
Computer Programming 20 credits
Mathematics for Computing 20 credits
Network Fundamentals 20 credits

Year Two

ORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
Software Security 20 credits
System Security Attacks and Defences 20 credits
Computer Forensics Tools and Technique 20 credits
Cyber Security Operations 20 credits
Networking Technologies 20 credits
Programming for Network Engineers 20 credits

Final Year

CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
Individual Honours Project 40 credits
Ethical Hacking 20 credits
Advanced Cyber Security Operations 20 credits
Network and Internet Forensics 20 credits
Cloud Computing 20 credits

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