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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Cyber Security (Optional Industrial Placement Year)

Wrexham University - Wrexham Campus

UK,Wales

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 11,750/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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UK, Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 2008

Total Students: 6,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Mold Rd, Wrexham LL11 2AW, United Kingdom

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Scholarships
Student Visa
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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Cyber Security (Optional Industrial Placement Year)

Program Overview

Digitally enabled technologies and services support most aspects of modern life. Ensuring information is safe and services are kept running is the responsibility of cyber security practitioners and computer security experts.

The subject area is first in Wales for learning opportunities and academic support (WGU analysis of unpublished 2019 NSS data).
This course:

Addresses the advances in cyber security through an in-depth understanding of IT security, hacking, forensics, and the future and emerging technologies associated with this rapidly changing field
Provides opportunities to undertake real-life projects, preparing you for work within the industry
Provides opportunities to build and configure computer and networked systems, as well as the necessary support systems, to enable them to work effectively in a range of employment environments
Explores the issues associated with managing these types of systems and in particular the necessary aspects of network security
Offers the option of an Industrial Placement Year

Key Course Features

Hands-on teaching of a range of cyber security skills, techniques and tools, such as: cryptography; authentication; access control; viruses and malware; penetration testing; risk management; and forensic investigation.
The optional Industrial Placement Year gives students the opportunity to experience the workplace first-hand and gain valuable employment experience for the future.
Extensive PC and networked computer facilities with Internet access.
The course team have strong links to the North Wales Cyber Security Cluster, an industry-led forum for cyber security practitioners and employers, and students on the programme have opportunities to attend and be involved with their meetings and events.
The University is home to ARCLab, which specializes in research in the field of Computing and Computer Science.
Subject area is 1st in Wales for learning opportunities and academic support (WGU analysis of unpublished 2019 NSS data).

You can also choose to study this course as a foundation year BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (four years including foundation year)

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 11,750 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Wrexham University - Wrexham Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent including IT, computing, maths or physics.
Applicants, who do not meet the criteria above, will be assessed on an individual basis by interview.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career Prospects

Our Careers & Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

The programme produces graduates ready for careers primarily in the fields of cyber security, network management and administration, and system administrators. However, there is a range of other roles suitable for graduates, such as:

Cyber Security Analyst
Security Consultant
Penetration Tester
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Security Engineer
Infrastructure Security Engineer

Students will also develop a core of broad computing and IT skills that would allow them to access roles such as:

Software developer
Network engineer
IT Consultant
Network and IT support
Network Administrator

Scholarships

Scholarship Details:

International Scholarship		2000 GBP
English Proficiency Scholarship	IELTS Overall 6.0 ( Not less than 5.5 in each component)	500 GBP
	IELTS Overall 6.5 ( Not less than 5.5 in each component)	1000 GBP
	IELTS Overall 6.5 ( Not less than 5.5 in each component)	1500 GBP

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.