Are you interested in understanding and contributing to addressing the evolving security threats posed by cybercriminals, malware, and large-scale cyber-attacks? The rate and prevalence of such threats mean cybersecurity professionals are in high demand. Explore the evolving threat landscape and gain applied skills in building and managing secure systems, Learn the fundamental concepts of psychology, business, law, and management that relate to cyber security in technology, Become a strategic thinker and be a step ahead of the hackers – understanding the threats and implementing the solutions to combat them, Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one, You’ll be qualified to work in the security and/or forensic industry in roles such as forensics consultant, security advisor, information security analyst, or cybersecurity analyst, Within 15 months of finishing the course, 100% of graduates are in employment or further study.
On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Main Site
Talbot Campus,
Fern Barrow,
Poole,
BH12 5BB, Southern England, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Main Site
Talbot Campus,
Fern Barrow,
Poole,
BH12 5BB, Southern England, United Kingdom
This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE - GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. A-level and AS levels - 104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels. Access to HE Diploma - 102–118 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades. BTEC National- Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points) Diploma: Distinction, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points), Foundation Diploma/90-credit Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Extended Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff. International Baccalaureate - An overall score of 28–31 points. If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. TOEFL iBT overall score of 60-78, Listening 12-19, Reading 13 -18, Speaking 18- 19, Writing 21-23.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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