Cyber Security

COURSE DETAILS

AWARD:
MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons)

DURATION & STUDY MODE:
5 years full-time (MEng Hons), 4 years full-time (BEng Hons)

LOCATION:
Lanarkshire

START DATE:
September 2023

UCAS CODE:
MEng: I201/ BEng: I200

About the course

As the country’s security and prosperity rests on digital foundations it has never been more important to be protected from those who seek to exploit weaknesses and launch attacks. Learn to protect and secure modern data infrastructure with the BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Cyber Security degree at UWS.

You will develop industry relevant knowledge and skills based around the ethical hacking framework, underpinned by a thorough understanding of both networking (CCNA) and programming theory.

These degrees have been devised to meet a growing need, as identified by the Scottish and UK Governments, for individuals who possess a skillset to meet the challenges posed by the constantly evolving computer systems.
The integration of academia and industry in the delivery of these degrees ensures their currency and relvancy to industry.
You will study a wide range of topics, including:
- operating and computer systems security
- wireless networks and their security
- intrusion detection and prevention
- network security auditing and monitoring.

Applications for this course are open to people currently residing in:

Scotland

Year 1: Open

Year 2: Open

Year 3: Open

Rest of UK (Eng, Wales & NI) & Republic of Ireland

Year 1: Open

Year 2: Open

Year 3: Open

International (including EU/EEA)

Year 1: Closed

Year 2: Closed

Year 3: Closed

Minimum Entry Requirements

Year 1

MEng (Hons) – Year 1 entry only

Scottish Highers: AABB (120 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics, plus SQA National 5 English (Grade C, or above) / Intermediate 2 (Grade C, or above) / Standard Grade (Credit)
A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H3 H3 including Maths and Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 32 points

BEng (Hons)

Scottish Highers: BCC (69 UCAS Tarfiff points) including Maths or Computing Science or Physics
A levels: DDD (72 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths or Computer Science or Physics
Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 including Maths or Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points
Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM or Engineering – BBB

Year 2

BEng (Hons) – Year 2 entry only

Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS tariff points) including Computing Science
A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) including Computer Science
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points
HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC Networking (with programming modules) or Cyber Security or Computing Science (with networking modules)

Year 3

BEng (Hons) – Year 3 entry only

SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Networking (with programming modules) or Cyber Security or Computer Science (with networking modules) or Information Security or other relevant subject

How to Apply

UCAS Hub

You can apply for this course, as well as keep up-to-date with your undergraduate application, via the UCAS Hub.

Your UCAS Hub account will be updated once a decision has been made on your application and you’ll be notified.

Clearing Guide

Clearing can sometimes feel like a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Don’t worry though as we’re here to guide you through the process, giving you the information and advice you need.

Enquire about this course

If you’re not sure about anything, get in touch – we are here to help!

T: 0800 027 1000 (Freephone within the UK)
T: +44 (0)141 849 4101 (outwith the UK)
E: clearing@uws.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

We will always try to make sure that we publish accurate course information but we do not accept responsibility for any mistakes or omissions. We will also try to make sure that we deliver our courses in line with our published information. However, we may not always be able to do so and you can find further information about this in our enrolment terms and conditions.