The Degree Foundation in Cyber Security offers students the opportunity to gain handson experience with leading systems and networks. This program combines theoretical and practical knowledge, providing comprehensive training in operating and integrating complex real-world networks and systems. It covers essential areas such as maths, Linux networking, Windows, and IT security components. Recognized by Deakin University Australia and Wrexham Glyndwr University UK, this foundation serves as an entry qualification for Cyber Security degree programs.

The aims of the Programme are:

1. To equip the student with the knowledge and understanding of security principles within a computing environment, relevant current biometric and security technologies, and their evolution;

2. To apply security concepts, principles and theories to ‘real-world’ case studies for the student to be able to identify and implement specific security practices, features and techniques to enhance the security of computer and computer-based systems;

3. To raise student awareness of multi-dimensional challenges of security issues and leading-edge knowledge within the cyber security field.

4. To comprehend the contested nature of the cyber security agenda and to develop incisive enquiry skills that allow students to research and debate these contested issues for themselves.

Course Contents

Entry Requirements

GCE Ordinary Level TWO (2) Credit (C) passes for Mathematics and English Language