BSc (Hons) Cyber Security at Arden University

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security develops the technical knowledge, practical skills and confidence you need to protect digital systems, data and organisations from cyber threats. Developed with Google Cloud, this programme combines Google's technical expertise with Arden's academic experience. You will develop core cyber security skills alongside knowledge of how AI is being used in modern cyber defence, while also learning how AI can support your own studies. The course is subject to validation. Study locations: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Ealing, Holborn and Stratford), Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Online.

Duration: Full-time: 3 years (Blended); Part-time: 3 years+ (Online) | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Professional Digital Practice (Employability), Network & Cloud Fundamentals, Programming for Digital Professionals, Applied Data Analytics & AI. Level 5: Applied Professional Skills (Automated Workflows), Digital Forensics & Incident Management, Information Security and Risk Management, Cloud Infrastructure and Services, Applied Data Intelligence, Human-Centred Design and User Experience. Level 6: Arden Impact Module, Secure System Engineering, Cyber Threat Defence, Internet of Things & Edge Computing, Applied AI, Big Data Engineering

Career pathways

The course will help you develop a strong technical foundation before specialising in cyber security. Roles graduates may consider include Cyber Security Analyst, Security Analyst, Cyber Security Consultant, SOC Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, Digital Forensics Analyst, Network Security Specialist, IT Security Specialist, Incident Response Analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have: Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent We’re happy to consider an application from you if you can show us that you have the motivation and at least two years of work relevant experience to study this degree. We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course, along with references and evidence of your previous work experience. If you don’t meet the entry requirements an additional Foundation Year might be right for you: A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last 3 years, or equivalent. Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 2 years of appropriate professional work experience evidenced with a CV and Reference if they do not meet the qualification requirements. English: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We may also want references and evidence…

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,525 a year. Fee per year, UK campus (blended learning), UK (England) students; standard fee before any offers or scholarships. Source

International applicants: GBP 5,500 a year. Fee per level (Levels 4/5/6 each charged at this amount), online learning, international students (fee shown for applicants from Ghana; Arden sets online fees by country); part-time online students may take more than one year per level. Source

Duration: Full-time: 3 years (Blended); Part-time: 3 years+ (Online)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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