Course Details

BEng (Hons) Cyber Security

The BEng (Hons) Cyber Security programme at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) London is designed as a future-proof course, equipping students with the knowledge, hands-on expertise, and adaptability required

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Start Date

January 2027, May 2027

Duration

3 years

Campus

London

Tuition Fee

£9,790 per year (UK home)

Study Mode

Full-time

Structure

Course Structure

Level 7

Introduction to Web Development
20 credits
CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks
20 credits
Introduction to Programming
20 credits
Fundamentals of Computing Systems
10 credits
Aspire: Foundations For Success
20 credits
Security Fundamentals
20 credits
Mathematics for Computing
10 credits

Level 8

Aspire: Shaping Your Future
20 credits
Operating Systems
20 credits
Ethical Hacking: Tools & Techniques
20 credits
Linux: Tools and Administration
20 credits

Level 9

Research Methods in Computing
10 credits
Professional Computing Practice
10 credits
Cryptography
20 credits
Digital Forensic Analysis
20 credits
Systems Programming Concepts
20 credits

Level 10

Computing Honours Project
40 credits
Secure Programming
20 credits
Advanced Digital Forensics Analysis
20 credits
Governance, Risk and Compliance
20 credits

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Academic Requirements

Year 1: A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) including Maths, Computing or Physics International Baccalaureate: 24 points including Maths, Computing or Physics Year 2: A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tarrif points) including Computing or evidence of programming International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Computing or evidence of programming BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Networking (with programming); Cyber Security; Computing Science (with networking modules) Year 3: SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Networking (with programming); Cyber Security; Computing Science (with networking modules); Information Security, Networking and Cloud Infrastructure

English Language Requirements

IELTS: The University accepts the IELTS Academic module (not General Training) with the following scores: Overall score: 6.0 No sub-test below: 5.5 The following English proficiency tests are also accepted for admission, applicable to both home/EU and international students: Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 overall; no sub-test below 169 Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 176 overall; no sub-test below 169 Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE II): Minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests Pearson PTE Academic English: Overall score of 59–64, with no element below 59 TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 78, with minimum sub-test scores: Reading: 17, Listening: 17, Speaking: 17, Writing: 17 Skills for English (SELT): Overall score of 6, with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills

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