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The course is designed to help you develop skills in the following areas.
• Understanding who ‘hackers’ typically are, the techniques they use to break into systems and the way we defend against them.
• Learning how to examine computers and networks for digital artefacts, and how these can be used in a legal case, or as part of incident response.
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This course aims to provide you with a strong practical and theoretical understanding of cybersecurity, hacking, digital forensics, security operations and the underlying associated computer science. <br/><br/>The course is designed to help you develop skills in the following areas. <br/>• Understanding who ‘hackers’ typically are, the techniques they use to break into systems and the way we defend against them. <br/>• Learning how to examine computers and networks for digital artefacts, and how these can be used in a legal case, or as part of incident response. <br/>• Understanding how the network infrastructure connects systems, and the impact on security. <br/><br/>**Key Course Benefits**<br/><br/>• Join a thriving community of ethical hackers with opportunities to participate in societies and live ‘hackathon’ type events*<br/>• Previous graduates have gone on to become security consultants, security engineers, penetration testers and other sector-specific roles. <br/>• Practical, hands-on approach to teaching, where you have the chance to demonstrate the theoretical aspects of the course through real-world examples <br/>• Dedicated specialised learning environment - the Ethical Hacking Lab**<br/><br/>*UK and international opportunities <br/>Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel COVID and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office. <br/><br/>** Facilities <br/>Facilities are subject to availability. Due to the ongoing restrictions relating to COVID-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
I120
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
128
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excludes general studies) [2] Must include 40 tariff points in one of the following subject areas: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology [3] May also include AS level and EPQ
A,B,C,C,C
AB/CCC to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Design and Technology, Computing Science at Advanced Higher.
M:30
The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits all at merit or above in either Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Statistics. Plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.
31
to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level.
DDD
in IT or a technical subject.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics.
A,B,B
to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |