BSc (Hons) Applied Cyber Security (inc International Foundation Year)

01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2028

Course Leader
Course Team
Awarding Body University of South Wales
Teaching Institutions University of South Wales
Modes of Study Full Time

Document Version

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

QAA Benchmarks

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Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 3 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
MS0S10 MOD012370 Foundation Maths Running 20
IS0S365 MOD012372 Introduction to Computing and Coding Running 20
QA0S001 MOD012381 Academic English Running 20
QA0S002 MOD012382 Academic Language in Context Running 20
QA0S003 MOD012383 Research Project Running 20
QA0S004 MOD012384 Applied Academic Skills Running 20
QA0S008 MOD012442 Language & Skills for Academic Study Running 0 optional

Level 4 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
IY1S401 MOD012534 Professional Practice and Employability Running 20
IY1S402 MOD012535 Cyber Security Tools and Practices Running 20
IY1S403 MOD012536 Computer Systems & Security Running 20
IY1S408 MOD012538 Programming Running 20
IY1S409 MOD012539 Information Security and Governance Running 20
IY1S407 MOD013725 Network Configuration Running 20

Level 5 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
IY2S507 MOD012540 Web Applications & Cloud Security Running 20
IY2S508 MOD012541 Digital Crime Scene Management   Running 20
IY2S510 MOD012543 Compliance and Risk Management   Running 20
IY2T509 MOD012542 Secure Systems Running 30
IY2H511 MOD012544 Cyber Crime Research Project Running 10
IY2S512 MOD012545 Critical Systems Infrastructure Running 20

Level 6 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
IY3D607 MOD012546 Security Operations & Penetration Testing   Running 40
IY3D610 MOD012550 Cyber Dissertation Project Running 40
IY3H001 MOD013172 The Cyber Professional in Practice Running 10
IY3U001 MOD013216 Secure Operations and Incident Management Running 30

Teaching and Assessment

Learning and Teaching Methods

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Course Exit Points

Award Criteria Final
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) 360 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 Final
Certificate of Higher Education 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 Intermediate
Diploma of Higher Education 240 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 5 or above, 120 credits at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 credits at Level 3. Intermediate

Progression Route

Students progressing from the BSc are able to undertake the following Masters awards at UWS’s Newport Campus:MSc Applied Cyber Security - NewportMSc Digital Forensics - Newport

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/

Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

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Methods Of Quality Standards

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