BSc (Hons)
Cyber Security with Foundation Year
- Foundation Year – Develop core computing and cyber security skills
- Industry-aligned – Gain Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
- 3 flexible timetables – Face-to-face and online learning
- City-centre campuses – London, Birmingham, and Manchester
- Strong career focus – Teaching focuses on industry needs.
KEY INFORMATION
Level Of Study
Undergraduate
Duration
3/4 Years
Intakes
October, January, May
Locations
London, Birmingham, Manchester,Leeds
Study Mode
Blended Learning (1 day online & 1 day in class)
Entry Requirements
Apply without Previous Qualifications
*Please note yearly fees may increase in line with inflation & Government guidelines.
Modules Include :
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)
A BSc in Cyber Security (QA) equips students with technical expertise in threat detection, network security, and digital forensics. With professional certifications and experience, graduates can advance into high-level cyber security roles across sectors. Here are 10 potential senior job titles:
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Cyber Security Operations Manager
- Information Security Architect
- Penetration Testing Lead (Red Team Lead)
- Threat Intelligence Manager
- Security Compliance Manager
- Incident Response Lead
- Network Security Manager
- Cyber Risk and Governance Director
- Head of Security Engineering
Build in-demand Cyber Security skills employers need
Why Choose a Career in Cyber Security?
Do I Qualify?
Why study a cyber security degree with a foundation year?
Choose when you learn with blended learning
Blended learning is a mixture of face-to-face and online teaching, designed to help you balance your studies with work, family, or other responsibilities.
We offer timetables for you to choose from in either London, Birmingham, Manchester
Daytime students
2 days of tuition per week: one session on campus and the other session delivered live online
Evening and weekend students
2 evenings live online and 1 weekend day face-to-face on campus or 2 evenings face-to-face on campus and 1 weekend day live online.
Weekend students
Face-to-face sessions on Saturday and online sessions on Sunday
Frequently Asked Questions
You can study this degree with no work experience, or minimal experience in tech/computing – we’ve designed the Foundation Year to teach you the core cyber security topics you’ll need to know as a cyber professional. You’ll build on this knowledge as you progress on to your undergraduate degree.
You’ll have access to a variety of digital software and resources on our virtual learning environment as well as one-to-one support from your tutors online and in person.
Our student support services also provide personalised academic guidance throughout your studies, from coursework/exam writing to referencing and more. You’ll also be fully supported by our careers team during your studies and for 2 years after you graduate – this includes CV and interview preparation, advice on applying for jobs, and mock interview practice.
Starting salaries for cyber security jobs in the UK tend to vary, with plenty of opportunity to rise depending on your role. Median salaries are around £55,000.
Blended learning is an ideal learning mode for students who need flexibility with their schedule. Our blended learning degrees combine face-to-face classes on campus with some classes delivered live online. This gives you more control and flexibility over your study time.