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Cyber Security and Networking (BSc) (Level 6 Top-up)

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Bedford College
Awarded by:
The University of Northampton
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Course summary

The top-up degree course allows students who have already completed an HND in Computing (or equivalent) to top-up their qualification to a full degree.

This top-up degree allows you to develop the necessary skills to build a successful career in the networking and cyber security industry. You will benefit from our cutting-edge facilities, industry-experienced teaching staff, supportive environment and small class sizes to provide a high quality personal experience.

Modules

Course Modules

Dissertation
Advanced Databases
Security, Countermeasures and Cryptopgraphy
Wireless and Advanced Networking
Operating systems and platforms

Assessment method

Assessment is made through a variety of methods, including written coursework, case studies providing solutions to computing problems, presentations, practical assessments, computer based tests and exams. Teaching methods are equally varied, including lectures, practical sessions, group work, tutorials and workshops. In addition substantial learning resources and support materials are available online VLE for use at home.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Bedford College

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
CSN6
Institution code:
B23
Campus name:
Bedford College
Points of Entry:
Top up

Bedford College Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • Republic of Ireland
  • United Kingdom

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
CSN6
Institution code:
B23
Campus name:
Bedford College

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Top up

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

Successful completion of HND in a computing subject (240 credits including 100 at level 5 or above). https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/digital-technologies-networking-and-cyber-security-bsc-hons-top-up-fb025b11l1/

Additional entry requirements

Interview
You will be required to have an interview with a member of the Computing dept.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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