BSc Cyber Security at Newgate University, MInna, Niger State.

Programme overview

The BSc Cyber Security is an undergraduate programme offered at Newgate University by the Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Km 8, Off Bida-Minna Road, Minna, Niger State. It runs for 4 years.

As humankind’s reliance on information technology grows—and with it, cyber threats is becoming a growing reality for businesses and organizations across all sectors. Therefore, the need for highly trained cybersecurity professionals is becoming more critical than ever before.

Level: Undergraduate | Faculty: Faculty of Computing and Information Technology | Department: Computer Science | Duration: 4 years | Location: Km 8, Off Bida-Minna Road, Minna, Niger State

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Entry requirements

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Admission The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics to form the core subjects with credit in any other two relevant science subjects, at the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) or its equivalent (NECO, NABTEC, SSCE, GCE), or its equivalent. In addition, an acceptable pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with relevant subject combination is required for Admission into 100 Level. Direct Entry Admission Candidates with two A level passes (graded A-E) at the GCE/IJMB Advanced Level in relevant subjects (Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) may be admitted into 200-level. This is in addition to fulfilling the requirement of a minimum of credit level passes in five relevant subjects at SSCE or WASCE/GCE ‘O’ Level, or National Diploma in Computer Science with at least an Upper Credit from a recognised University or Polytechnic, or NCE in Computer Science/ Maths; Computer Science/Physics; Maths/Physics with at least Credit Pass in both.

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

NGN 520,000 a year. Tuition per semester as published on the official programme page ('Tuition/ Semester'); not annualised. Source

Applications for short courses, pre-degree courses, undergraduate diplomas and undergraduate degrees are received all year.

The non-refundable application fee is NGN 25,000 for undergraduate programmes, paid through the official online payment gateway; decisions are usually communicated within 5 working days.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://newgateuniversityminna.edu.ng/about-num-admission/

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