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

Wrexham University - Wrexham Campus

UK,Wales

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48 Months

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CAD 11,750/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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UK, Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 2008

Total Students: 6,500 +

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Main Campus Address

Mold Rd, Wrexham LL11 2AW, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Cyber Security (with 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The subject area is first in Wales for learning opportunities and academic support (WGU analysis of unpublished 2019 NSS data).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

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) or as a degree apprenticeship route.

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