University of Lancashire

BSc Cyber Security with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The BSc Cyber Security (with Foundation Year) at the University of Lancashire is a four-year degree in Cyber Security, created for students who do not have the direct entry requirements for the full degree. The first foundation year is designed to equip students with the academic skills, confidence, computing, and maths knowledge necessary to start the main degree programme successfully.

This degree will prepare students for a career in a field where skilled people are highly needed. It teaches them how to find and use security weaknesses in computer systems and networks, and then how to defend companies against these attacks. Students will also build key work skills such as logical thinking, working in a team, and acting ethically. Because the course is approved by the British Computer Society (BCS), it helps them meet the official requirements to become a Chartered IT Professional.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience. The University considers all educational achievements, work experience, and students' personal background when reviewing your application.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants will need 64 UCAS points from their qualifications, which can come from passes in A Level subjects or a Pass on an Access Course.

  • Equivalent vocational qualifications are accepted, such as a BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP, a BTEC Diploma at MM, an International Baccalaureate Diploma with 64 points from Higher Level subjects, or a T Level at P (D or E).

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds are required to score 6.0 overall in the IELTS Academic test, with no individual component being lower than 5.5, or submit an equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) score.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Cyber Security (with Foundation Year) from the University of Lancashire are well-prepared for a variety of careers, which  include:

  • Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester

  • Secure System Architect

  • Security Consultant

  • Forensic Investigator and Consultant

  • Data Recovery Expert

Cost of study

For international students, the full-time tuition fee for the BSc Cyber Security (with Foundation Year) at the University of Lancashire is £18,750 per year.

Admission

To apply for the full-time BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (with Foundation Year) course at the University of Lancashire, applicants should submit their application using the UCAS system. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.

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