Cyber Security
Entry requirements
A level
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
80-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS Tariff
Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
About this course
Why choose this course?
Threats to cyber security are increasing. Our Cyber Security degree focuses on you developing a broad and varied future skill set.
Our Cyber Security degree is industry-focused, ensuring you have the tools and techniques needed to meet the growing national skills gap in this sector. You will acquire the practical skillsets to counter emerging threats, and to maintain the overall security of a system whilst learning through immersive and gamified environments.
This course:
- provides you with the skills and knowledge across a range of security domains and skills including but not limited to design, policy, compliance and risk. All these aspects underpin the knowledge and skills to help protect us all from cyber threats.
- will help you gain experience by working with a variety of teams both within cyber security and across the wider computing subject area, all whilst having an opportunity to network with peers and following your chosen Learning pathway. Cyber security is an exciting and vibrant area with many opportunities to make a difference and assist in helping defend and manage the wide range of threats.
- *Is part of a subject area rated 3rd in the UK and 1st in Wales for satisfaction with teaching, and 2nd in the UK and 1st in Wales for satisfaction with the course in the Computer Science and Information Systems subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2022.
- *Is part of a subject area rated joint 2nd in Wales for teaching quality and 4th in the UK for student experience in the Computer Science subject league tables, Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
Key course features:
- This course is accredited by the British Computer Society.
- Hands-on teaching of a range of cybersecurity skills, techniques and tools, such as cryptography, authentication, access control, viruses and malware, penetration testing, risk management and forensic investigation.
- Extensive PC and networked computer facilities with internet access.
- The course team have strong links to the North Wales Cyber Security Cluster, an industry-led forum for cybersecurity practitioners and employers, and students on the programme have opportunities to attend and be involved with their meetings and events.
- The University is home to ARCLab, which specialises in research in the field of computing and computer science.
- We offer a wide range of services to help you find the right placement, including work-based learning support and career advice and fairs. But it’s also up to you – the more proactive you are about applying for placements, the better.
- This degree will provide an opportunity to participate in the CISCO Academy Programmes and qualify for CISCO accreditation.
Modules
What you will study
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
Level 4 contains essential fundamental material that is relevant in all of our computing programmes and supports your studies in years two and three. You will learn both subject-specific skills along with transferable skills, which will increase your employability prospects.
With the support of your tutors, you will learn about some of the essential facts, concepts, techniques, design process and context of computer science and security. You will also learn about hardware issues, including interfacing and data communications and their impact on the overall design and performance of computer-based systems.
MODULES
Computer Systems
Managing Data
Problem Solving with Programming
Information and Systems Engineering
Discrete Computational Methods
Fundamentals of Networks and Security
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
Level 5 continues teaching you the fundamentals of the discipline as more specialist modules start to be introduced, such as the Cybersecurity and Forensics and Security in Context modules, which explore how computer systems can be configured to resist and identify cyber-attacks. You will enhance your computing and investigative skills by applying them in laboratory and practical work, to areas that are relevant to the discipline of cybersecurity.
MODULES
Server Technology
Networking: Scaling Networks
Data Structures and Algorithms
Responsible Computing
Cybersecurity and Forensics
Group Project
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
Once you reach your final year, you will further develop your skills through taught modules and research, with a focus on the latest developments in cybersecurity, and study the specialist modules of Network Security and Ethical Hacking, both of which will prepare you to deal with a range of security threats and attacks. You will also undertake an individual final year project, which will help prepare you for the kind of tasks and situations you may encounter in the workplace. The final year practical and project work will further develop your in-depth specialist knowledge, understanding and practical skills within key areas of the discipline, as applied to the development of telecommunications systems and services using current and emerging technologies.
MODULES
IT Project Management
Network Security
Ethical Hacking
Future Technologies
Project
Part-time students will cover the same modules, but their diet will vary depending upon their availability to attend the scheduled classes.
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment methods
Teaching & Assessment
Assessment is seen as an integral part of learning, and assessment criteria are linked to individual module learning outcomes.
Assessment methods include practical assessments, reports and essays, analysis of case studies, oral presentations, seminar papers, project work, personal development portfolios, examinations and unseen class tests. Assessment will involve both individual and group/team-based assignments.
In the specialist security modules, students will be able to get hands-on experience of practical assessments that will see them configuring a range of computer systems, and go through the processes of penetration testing and ethical hacking.
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
Wrexham Glyndwr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
Tuition fees
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Wrexham
School of Applied Science, Computing and Engineering
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