Course Overview
Introducing our new Cyber Security bachelor’s degree at UKCBC. Developed with industry leaders like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and CISCO, this degree equips students with cutting-edge insights on current and future cyber threats.
Students will benefit from privileged access to global resources and the AWS-Educate job portal, and will graduate with a degree aligned with the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK 1.0), funded by the National Cyber Security Centre.
From networking to ethics, students emerge ready to tackle real-world threats, while also developing the soft skills needed to become well-rounded professionals in this in-demand field. Join us to shape the future of cyber security.
| Programme Title | BSc (Hons) Cyber Security |
|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Ravensbourne University London |
| Level | Bachelor of Science (level 6) |
| Duration | Three Years |
| Intake | September; January; May |
| Mode of Study | Full-time |
| Campuses | Liverpool Street; Gants Hill |
| Tuition Fees | £9,250 per year |
Why Study the BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security at UKCBC?
Discover your path to becoming a market-ready Cyber Security professional with three years of vocational experience in cutting-edge technologies.
Master the ability to research, analyse, model, assess, and effectively manage cyber security risks, ensuring readiness for real-world challenges. Learn to design, develop, justify, manage, and operate secure solutions while efficiently detecting and responding to cyber incidents.
During the course, students will gain specialist knowledge in computer hardware, network architecture, directory services, operating systems, and virtual environments. They will explore vulnerabilities in both local and cloud-based networks, developing a comprehensive understanding of risk mitigation strategies.
In addition, they will develop a profound understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning models, and their applications in developing intelligent security tools, decision-making processes, and automation systems.
Students will delve into web design and databases, acquiring skills in web-based database systems, Big Data, Data Lakes, Data Management, and their security protocols. Graduates will finish the course with expertise in software development, including software architecture, the software development lifecycle, and secure software development approaches.
Graduates of this programme are among the most sought after, with future career projections looking extremely positive.
Course Modules
Year One
Software Design and Development
Computer Networks & Technology
Professional Life Practice “Developing your Practice”
Web Design and Databases
Cyber Security Principles
Professional Life Practice “Exploring your Practice”
Year Two
Operating Systems and Cloud
Computer Vision & AI
Ethical Hacking
Professional Life Practice “Applying your Practice”
Work-Based Learning
Year Three
Advanced Secure Programming
Professional Life Practice “Situating your Practice”
Final Project
Risk and Project Management
BSc (Hons) Creative Computing - Entry Requirements
At UKCBC we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths in addition to any of the below:
- Three A Levels at grade BCC or above
- BTEC Extended Diploma at grade DMM
- UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
- T Level (pass or above)
- Access to Higher Education Diploma
- International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
- Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 104 UCAS Tariff points
Non-standard entry is considered on a case-by-case basis, with relevant work experience being taken into account for their application.
UKCBC offers this programme as part of a franchise partnership with Ravensbourne University London (RU). Students are expected to fulfil all the admission requirements prescribed by RU, and admissions are subject to final approval by RU. Students are expected to adhere to the relevant rules and regulations of RU, in addition to the regulations of UKCBC.
