Cyber Security with Integrated Foundation Year

Train for a cyber security career with an innovative London-based degree delivered with cutting-edge technology. You'll master platform security, ethical hacking, managing communication networks and operating systems.

Why study this degree?
1. Kick start your development with a degree collaboratively developed with industry players and based on the CyBOK framework
2. Build your knowledge of cyber security tools and practices
3. Address one of the most significant global issues of today
4. Help protect our society, economy, national security and privacy
5. Successfully evaluate cyber security issues, recognise best practices and analyse possible solutions to overcoming cyber threats.

This cyber security degree, aligned with NCSC CyBoK 1.1, will launch your career in protecting data. You’ll learn to evaluate cyber security issues, apply best practices, and analyse solutions to combat cyber threats.

The course combines theory and hands-on practice, focusing on cloud computing and the latest cyber security tools. You’ll gain the skills to analyse digital evidence, construct secure software, and address potential threats, preparing you to meet the growing demand for cyber security expertise.

Integrated Foundation Year
On the Integrated Foundation Year on this course, you will be first introduced to the fundamental principles of design. Your foundation year gives you the time, space and support to explore your strengths, build confidence and prepare for the demands of project-based, industry-focused learning. Modules are as follows:

Module 1: Diagnostic exploration - making informed choices
Module 2: Technical - Technical knowledge in practice
Module 3: Specialist - Innovating specialist practice
Module 4: Integration - Integrated practice for progression to Higher Education

After you have completed your Integrated Foundation Year, you will study the following:

Year 1
Year 1 includes modules to introduce you to practice as a professional, supporting collaboration, entrepreneurship, and enterprise. These modules build industry connections from the outset, developing the interdisciplinary skills and professional currency needed throughout your degree.

Modules may include:
• Rave Beginnings in Computing



• Computer Systems



• System Automation



• Network Systems



• Computing in Society



• Databases



Year 2
Year 2 deepens your skills through workshops, lectures, and self-directed study. Professional Life modules offer industry-aligned opportunities - with Semester 2 providing hands-on experience of industry practices to build your employability and entrepreneurial skills.

Modules may include:
• Cyber Risk Management



• Network Security



• Security Testing



• Digital Forensics



• Professional Skills



• Cloud Based Systems



Year 3
Final year refines everything developed across Years 1 and 2 through lectures, workshops, and self-directed study. You'll adopt a professional approach to project management and build an outward-facing portfolio to support your next steps.

Modules may include:
• Cyber Security Automation



• Cloud Based Security



• Security Operations



• Secure Software Development



• Career Preparation



• Final Major Project

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