Cyber Security
Solent UniversitySouthampton City Centre, United Kingdom
Course overview
Advance your career with this cyber security conversion course - gain expert skills, industry insights, and hands-on experience to tackle real-world cyber threats and network security.
Key highlights
- Practical course focused on defending against hackers, viruses and cyber-attacks
- Includes a foundation year and an industry year
- Develops in-demand skills for a growing industry
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any discipline; or above
- UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP, T-level Pass (D or E) or equivalent .
- BTEC: PPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: MP — BTEC Diploma
- T-level: Pass — 48 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP, T-level Pass (D or E) or equivalent .
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- Security Operations Centre Analyst
- Information Security Officer
- Network Security Engineer
- Digital Forensics Analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,200 per year | International: Students from outside the UK are usually unable to obtain a visa for part-time study. Please visit our visas and immigration page for more information.
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 Solent University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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