BSc (Hons) IT Security

Campus/location Wolverhampton City Campus
Full-time 3 years
Sandwich 4 years
Part-time 6 years
UCAS code Route A - G550 , Route B - X123 Route B - W441 Route B - W440 Route B - W241 Route B - W190 Route B - L510 Route B - 056W
School School of Computing and IT

Course aims

  • This exciting course addresses the growing need for all types of organisations to manage vital information securely. The expertise you’ll gain in managing and minimising IT security risks and running a secure organisation will help make you highly sought-after in the job market
  • Expert guest speakers will give you the benefit of a practitioner’s viewpoint and keep you abreast of the latest developments in this rapidlydeveloping area, while an industrial placement delivers valuable employment experience
  • Your programme of study reflects recommendations made from members of the industry, ensuring that the award content is current and relevant
  • You’ll benefit from high quality support and guidance in an excellent learning environment within the multi-million pound Technology Centre - discover our computing facilities
  • Find out more about how you'll study
  • Find out how to apply

Career and employability

  • This course could lead to opportunities as an IT security analyst or consultant
  • The nature of your studies will also equip you with skills for a role as a programmer, web developer, network manager or database administrator
  • You could also consider further study towards an MSc or other higher qualification
  • Find out more about careers in computing and IT

What will I study?

  • Your first year will provide you with a solid grounding in the subjects needed for your specialised study in Year 2 onwards. Safe methods for the storage and manipulation of digital data will be considered, and you will learn to apply Boolean logic to the development and design of digital computer components. You cover Microsoft and Unix operating systems, and the technologies involved in the production and support of websites and future applications of the World Wide Web will be critically appraised.
  • In Year 2, you will study important general computing topics and start to specialise in IT security, learning to develop information security management systems (ISMS) to international standards. The architecture of large-scale networks are examined in depth. You will learn how to carry out a practical systems security audit and identify potential vulnerabilities as well as addressing the risks and threats that may affect IT systems and electronic business. Multi-user database systems are also examined, providing a firm grounding in the principles of databases, working with Oracle and SQL.
  • Following the optional work placement year, you will learn about disaster recovery and the business continuity planning processes of organisations. Studies in network design and security will enable you to evaluate alternative design approaches for distributed systems, carry out secure network infrastructure design using advanced design techniques, and interpret and explain current issues in network and security research.

Entry requirements

  • 160-220 tariff points including a minimum of 140 points from two full 6-unit awards or one full 12-unit award
  • You should have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or Key Skills Communication and Application of Number at Level 2
  • Applications from candidates over 21 years of age with relevant experience and other qualifications will be considered
  • If you have other qualifications or relevant experience - check out the UCAS tariff conversion table via the UCAS website
  • You can also see our general entry requirements for undergraduate applicants page
  • Full-time applicants should apply via UCAS. Part-time applicants should apply direct to the University
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