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    BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Foundation Year

    Do you want to find ways of fighting against cyber crime?

    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.

    Course Overview

    What will I study?

    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.
    This course is delivered as part of a partnership between QA Higher Education and Solent University. The programme is validated by the University and delivered by QA Higher Education.

    Degree

    Level of study

    Start date

    Duration

    Location

    Delivery

    Hours per week

    Fees

    Finances

    BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Foundation Year

    Foundation Year (Y0) or First Year (Y1)

    October and February

    4 years (with foundation year)

    London, Birmingham, Manchester

    Weekends, Weekdays or Evenings

    9-12h

    2024/25: £9,250 (per annum)

    Eligible for the Tuition Fee Loan and the Maintenance Loan

    Degree BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing)

    Level of study: Fondation Year(Y0) or First Year(Y1)

    Start date: September, October, November, February, May

    Duration: 3 years (or 4 years with foundation year)

    Location: ONLINE

    Delivery: Weekends, Weekdays or Evenings

    Hours per week: 9-12h

    Fees: £6935 per year

    Finances: Eligible for the Tuition Fee Loan and the Maintenance Loan

    Modules

    Year 0 (Foundation Year)

    ● Digital Media Technologies
    ● Foundation Computing
    ● Foundation Mathematics
    ● Group Technology Project
    ● Individual Degree Related Project
    ● Problem Solving

    Year 1

    ● Problem Solving Through Programming
    ● Cyber Security Essentials
    ● Introduction to Databases
    ●Introduction to Networks and Security
    ● Network Applications
    ● Routing and Switching

    Year 2

    ● Ethical Hacking and Pen Testing
    ● Network Implementation
    ● Network Security
    ● Network Systems Automation
    ● Research Methods Project
    ● Threat Intelligence Analysis

    Year 3

    ● Cyber Ops
    ● Dissertation
    ● Industrial Consulting Project
    ● Cybercrime and Digital Forensics (Optional)
    ● Internet of Things(Optional)
    ● Network Management (Optional)
    ● Cloud Computing and Virtualisation (Optional)

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    Entry 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.
    If you don’t hold UK qualifications, please see the Country Specific Entry Requirements to find out more about the qualifications we accept.
    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.
    Please note that if your qualifications are not in English, we might need certified translations in order to proceed with your application.
    Interview
    Admissions Interview Academic Interview
    Introduce yourself Assessing your knowledge
    Tell us about why you want to study this course If you don’t meet the standard entry requirements
    If you’ve been out of education for a while

    Please note: we are not currently able to sponsor international students to study this programme at Solent University Centres. If you require sponsorship to study as an international student, this course will unfortunately be unavailable to you. If you would like to discuss alternative options, please contact 020 3944 1243.

    Assessments

    As you work through your course modules you’ll have the chance to complete a range of useful assessment methods such as individual reports, case study analyses, group presentations, and personal independent assignments devised in consultation with your course module leader. Your assessments will have an emphasis upon personal discovery, digital technology, the application of theory to real world business, and management practice and innovative thinking.

    We encourage you to be innovative when carrying out your assignments and assessments. You can create podcasts, videos, infographics, consultancy reports, campaigns, posters, interviews, debate sessions, and more. This approach will help you develop skills you'll use in the real world, and most of all, is a fun and engaging way to demonstrate your knowledge and development

    Funding & Fees

    Funding for your studies
    All of the students will receive Student Finance which means that you don't need to pay anything.

    Tuition Fee Loans
    Your tuition fees are paid using a tuition fee loan. This is given to your University or College directly. Only once you have completed your study and are making at least £26,575 per year do loan repayments begin. Students who study full- or part-time may apply

    Maintenance Loan is NOT eligible for studying ONLINE.