Manchester Metropolitan University

Cyber Security

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

As computing technology becomes more integral to our homes, workplaces and public services, cybercrime is increasingly widespread and dangerous. With our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, you’ll be part of the solution as you learn to investigate breaches and harness secure systems. You’ll specialise in identifying different cyber security attacks and mitigation techniques, detecting and responding to network-based intrusions, ethical hacking and testing approaches, and applied cryptography.

And because other people’s private data is involved, you’ll also explore the legal and ethical implications an

Key highlights

  • Learn to design, implement and manage computer-based systems security
  • Option to extend study with an industrial placement year
  • Builds from security fundamentals to advanced cyber defence skills
  • Prepares graduates for a wide range of cyber security roles

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — and to include minimum grade B in one of the following subjects: IT, Comput
  • Degree: 2:2 — to include computing-related subject; or above
  • BTEC: DDD — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall in Computing, IT or Science with a minimum 122
  • UCAS tariff points: 122 — Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Computing, IT or Science with a minimum 122 UCAS Tariff points T level - Overall grade Merit in Digital Production, Design and Development.
  • T-level: Merit — to include in Digital Produc
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarship

    The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship

    Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Security designer
  • Ethical hacker
  • Digital forensics officer
  • Cyber security analyst
  • Penetration tester
  • Security consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £21,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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