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Across the globe, the demand for cyber security professionals is high. This course has been developed in response to this need. Built on a solid foundation in computer science, the course provides professional education in the theory and practice of cyber security.
Course overview
The course provides a solid foundation in computer science, and to build professional education in the theory and practice of cyber security and to learn the skills needed to become an expert in this field.
In the first year, you will study fundamental knowledge of computer science, and gain skills in problem solving, program design and implementation. This will be followed by a range of specialised cyber security topics in years two and three.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be awarded a degree in BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with 360 UK credits.
Computer Architecture
Programming
Maths for Computing
Algorithms and Data Types
Information Systems and Databases
Cyber Security in Society.
Applied Cryptography
Theory of Computation
Artificial Intelligence
Networks and Security
Cyber Threats Analysis
Group Research Project
Enterprise Security Management
Cyber Crime
Machine Learning
Advanced Topics in Cyber Security
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Any one of the following:
Minimum of 112 UCAS points from British/International A levels at grades B, B, C or above
65% or above in standard Grade 12th Higher Secondary School examinations of UAE, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or equivalent of other regional countries.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma – minimum of 25 points
BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Distinction, Merit
HE Diploma or equivalent Level 3 diploma in a computing subject, worth 120 UK credits (60 ECTS)
English Language Requirements
A minimum score of 70% in English in Grade 12, where English was studied as a formal subject;
IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 or equivalent;
Pearson PTE, TOEFL approved by UWL RAK, at a score formally mapped by the University to IELTS Academic 6.0
Mathematics Requirement
A minimum score of 60% in Mathematics in Grade 12/ level 3; or
A minimum score of 60% in Grade 12/Level 3 Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics Practices, Computer Systems, Computer Programming or any other computing-related subject.
All applicants seeking admission to undergraduate programmes at the University of West London – Ras Al Khaimah Campus shall obtain and submit a High School education (Higher Secondary) equivalency certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Education.
Cyber Security graduates generally have a good record of finding employment and progressing in their profession. Popular roles for BSc Cyber Security graduates include:
Network or computer security technician
Computer or network security officer
Identity and access management officer
Threat and incident response analyst
Data Privacy Officer
Data Protection Advisor
Security Operations Analyst
Cloud Security Architect
Security Consultant
Business Continuity Manager
Information Risk Manager
Information Governance Manager
Cryptographer/Cryptologist
Source Code Auditor
Virus Technician
Once you graduate, you will be able to look for roles with law enforcement, government agencies, security consultancies and commercial IT departments.
We actively encourage students with potential for research to make their interest known early on in their course.
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