Web Development and Cyber Security BSc (Hons)
Key Facts
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UCAS Code:
G451
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Level:
Undergraduate
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Duration:
Full Time: 3 Years
Full Time with Foundation: 4 Years
Part Time: 4 Years -
Starting:
September
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Fees UK:
Full Time 22/23: £9,250
Part Time 22/23: £1,500 per 20 credit module
Integrated Foundation Year 22/23: £9,250 -
Fees International:
Full Time 22/23: £14,000
Integrated Foundation Year 22/23: £14,000 -
Location:
Waterside
Get in touch
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
UK/EU Students enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
International Students enquiries
Overview
Our specialist BSc Computing course focuses on Web Development and Cyber Security, equipping you with the skills and knowledge you need to be able to develop robust online applications. You will manage the challenges faced in the designing, developing, and maintaining the secure online applications that are needed to run on computing devices to include, laptops, smartphones.
Cyber Security continues to dominate the headlines and has a major influence on the privacy and confidentiality of millions of people. It plays a pivotal role in society, where secure and reliable software is needed to hold our personal information and valuable business data assets. There is a growing demand for those with the expertise to create reliable, robust, and secure online applications.
During this web development course, you will learn about the design and development of Web-based Software. You will also learn the importance of putting Cyber Security at the heart of your design considerations. Our course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to embrace the interesting challenges faced in Cyber Security and web-based software applications development. You will be given real life industry examples to reinforce your theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Updated 04/03/2022
Highlights
- Progression courses available
- Emphasis on practical learning
- Up-to-date workstation hardware and software in dedicated laboratories
- Exclusive 24/7 access to a specialist laboratory
- Student Support Initiative
- HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students* (*see Eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions)
- Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise
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Career Opportunities
Our specialist degree in Web Development and Cyber Security gives you the skills and knowledge you need to work in a range of roles. You will be fully equipped to tackle the design, development, maintenance, and management of secure web-based applications, systems, and networks.
Equipped with a degree in Cyber Security and Web Development, our graduates have gone on to work for employers such as Microsoft, IBM, Barclaycard, Network Rail, and HMGCC. Commonly, they work in the following job roles: Information security officer, Penetration Tester, Forensic computer Analyst, Security Architect, IT Security Engineer, Systems Security Administrator, IT Security Consultant, Applications Developer, Web Designer/Developer, and Database Developer.
Course Content
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Staff
Amir Minai
Senior Lecturer - Computing
Amir Minai is a Senior Lecturer in Computing in the Department of Computing. With more than twenty five years’ experience in the UK HE Sector, he has overseen the design, development and delivery of a number of courses and has pioneered innovative pedagogic approaches. These include courses in; Computer systems Architecture, Network & Internet Security, and Cyber Security & Cryptography.
Amir has acted as an external examiner to UK Universities such as; the Open University, on their Undergraduate courses in Web Applications development, over two periods.
Amir is currently an invited member of the Northamptonshire Cyber security Forum, which hold regular monthly meetings at the Office of Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner, designed to help local businesses raise their defences against the UK’s fastest growing form of crime.