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BSc Applied Cyber Security

University of South Wales

Institution
University of South Wales
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc (Hons) Applied Cyber Security
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
7B9P
Typical offer
A-level BCC, UCAS 104

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 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 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 English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering and Creative Computing. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme features a Cyber Dissertation Project and covers cyber security applications across law enforcement, government, and private sectors.

Modules

  • Professionalism and Employability*
  • Cyber Security Tools and Practices
  • Computer Systems and Security
  • Network Configuration
  • Programming
  • Information Security and Governance
  • Web Applications and Cloud Security
  • Post Incident Analysis
  • Secure Systems
  • Compliance and Risk Management
  • Cyber Crime Research Project*
  • Critical Systems and Infrastructure
  • Security Operations and Penetration Testing
  • Cyber Dissertation Project*
  • Secure Operations and Incident Management
  • The Cyber Professional in Practice*