Applied Cyber Security
University of South WalesNewport, United Kingdom
Course overview
With the increasing sophistication of threats to the cyber landscape coupled with the rapid increase in attempts to disrupt our critical systems and gain commercial and personal data, there is an ever-increasing demand for high skilled cyber security graduates to defend individuals and organisations from a diverse range of cybercrimes.
Key highlights
- Develops skills in solving real-world cyber security problems
- Covers cyber security across both technology and industry contexts
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — UCAS Points: 104 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Pass — …Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass
- Welsh Baccalaureate — Grade C/B and BC - CC
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
- A-level: BCC — 104 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade C/B and BC - CC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the…
- A-level: BC-CC — …Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade C/B and BC - CC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff poi…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
All Chevening Awards cover tuition fees and living costs for a one year postgraduate course.
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW International Students Progressing to Masters
Progression Fee Discount of £3,500.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- Security Operations Centre Analyst
- Information Security Consultant
- Network Security Engineer
- Digital Forensics Analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,060 | International: £17,900
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 University of South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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