Just some of the future careers for graduates after completing the course include:
Software Engineer
Network Engineer
Web Developer
Cyber Security Specialist
IT Project Manager
Test Engineer
Service Desk Analyst
DevOps Engineer
Database Administrator
Data Analyst
This degree has been developed with advice from local employers to ensure you gain the skills and knowledge they look for in graduates starting a career in the various fields within the cyber security industry.
We have built upon a strong foundation, influenced by the digital security modules of our previous Computing & Information Systems degree, by enhancing these and complementing them with a range of new modules that ensure you develop knowledge and experience in several of the latest technologies.
This includes the introduction of a new Cloud Computing module at Level 4, where students will learn how to set up and manage secure Amazon AWS Cloud services. Students will also be provided with free access to NetAcad, Cisco’s Virtual Learning Environment for studying the latest Cisco Cyber Security qualifications, which are highly sought after by employers.
Students on the course may be eligible to receive 50% discount vouchers to optionally undertake the official Cisco examinations.
This course follows a pre-determined pathway of modules, ensuring you gain a strong foundation in core computer science subjects, including an introduction to programming and the essentials of networking, before moving on to more complex topics.
It is ideal if you are looking to develop a strong set of cyber security skills, including modules in Principles of Digital Security, E-commerce & E-crime, Cryptography, Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking. You will also develop skills in subjects that complement cyber security, such as Management of IT and SQL Database Development. In addition, you can choose to study either Object-Oriented Programming or Advanced Network Routing and Switching at Level 5, depending on whether you intend to pursue a career in software or hardware security. We will help you develop a systematic, creative and flexible approach to problem-solving that computing professionals rely on.
To view the course specification, click here.
You can view The Open University regulations here.
YEAR 1 - Level 4
YEAR 2 - Level 5
YEAR 3 - Level 6
64 UCAS Points from a computing related subject and 5 GCSE grades C/4 or above including English and Maths. If you have completed the Fd Computer Science at UCP or HND Computing you can start Level 6 of the BSc (Hons)Computer Science degree to obtain a full honours degree.
Mature students or students who do not have the above qualifications can contact our admissions team on 01733 214466 or admissions@ucp.ac.uk to discuss equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience. For more information on EU and overseas qualifications, UCAS, accreditation of prior learning and failure to meet the entry requirements please visit www.ucp.ac.uk
When studying this course at University Centre Peterborough, we will timetable your lectures as two full days a week over two semesters per year (part-time will be one to two full days a week over two semesters per year).
We are able to offer this convenient timetabling to our students as we are a smaller institution so we can timetable our staff and resources more efficiently.
Over the duration of your course, teaching will be delivered by the following methods:
Year one for full-time students (Level 4)
35% Lectures
20% Seminars
45% Workshops
Year two for full-time students (Level 5)
35% Lectures
30% Seminars
35% Workshops
Final year for full-time students (Level 6)
20% Lectures
40% Seminars
40% Workshops
hroughout the duration of your course you will be assessed by the following methods:
Year one for full-time students (Level 4)
Year two for full-time students (Level 5)
Final year for full-time students (Level 6)
Your final degree classification is calculate as an average of all Level 5 and Level 6 credits with the Level 6 credits given twice as much weighting as the Level 5.
Visit our published documents and policies page for The Open University regulations.
There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee.
As the course is timetabled as full days during the week when studied full-time, this also gives you the flexibility to find a work placement, internship or volunteering opportunity which will improve your employability after you graduate. All students are encouraged to identify work experience to aid their career development.
Fiona Henry is the Course Leader for our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree and the specialist degree pathways. She joined UCP in 2022 as a lecturer.
Fiona gained her BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Systems at UCP and is currently studying towards MSc Computing (Networking)
Her specialist areas are Cyber Security and Networking and is a Cisco instructor for a range of industry certifications.
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The tuition fees for full-time undergraduate students for 25/26 will be £8,500 per year, which is lower compared with many other universities.
Fees for part-time study are pro-rata depending on the number of credits you are studying (i.e. 90 credits per year will be 75% of the tuition fee).
Full-time: 3 years (2-3 full days a week over two semesters per year)
Part-time: 4 years (1-2 full days a week over two semesters per year)
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Through our collaboration with The Open University, students at University Centre Peterborough benefit from flexible learning options and expertly designed courses that support both part-time and full-time studies, tailored to accommodate diverse student needs.
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