Cyber Security with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
Course overview
Benefit from our academic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) Use cutting-edge software development tools in our industry-standard laboratories, such as Microsoft Azure, Matlab, Encase, Wireshark, Nmap and Kali Linux Take an optional industrial placement year which will add substance to your CV, broaden your professional networks and stand you in good stead for securing a rewarding job on graduation Benefit from the flexibility of having the option to transfer to another course in our Computing and Mathematics portfolio after your first year You won’t have any written exams as all assessment is through coursework
Key highlights
- Academic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec)
- Industry-standard labs with Azure, Matlab, Encase, Wireshark, Nmap and Kali Linux
- Optional industrial placement year to build experience and professional networks
- Option to transfer within the Computing and Mathematics portfolio after first year
- No written exams, as all assessment is through coursework
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to H…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma…
- BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- Digital Forensics Analyst
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
- Network Security Engineer
- Information Security Consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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