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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-23
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**– You’ll have access to software and tools widely used in the cyber security industry, such as Splunk, Nessus, Kali Linux, Autopsy.– This degree is aligned with industry recognised certifications (i.e. CompTIA, EC-Council, Splunk and more), giving your career a head start.– Kingston has a dedicated cyber security and digital forensics lab- Kingston University is No.2 in London for Computing and Information Systems (Guardian League Table 2021). **About this course**Have you considered a career at the cutting-edge of the fight against cybercrime? There’s an increasing demand for skilled cyber security professionals with the expertise that this course offers. On this course, you’ll study how computers and technology can be used to investigate, prevent and manage cyber attacks. You’ll develop web technology programming skills and study specialised tools and operating system environments. You’ll examine encryption algorithms, public-key cryptography, network security, endpoint security and digital forensics. Project themes include security and vulnerability analysis, mobile app security and cyber intelligence analysis. Practical studies include ethical hacking (such as password cracking, vulnerability scanning, social engineering and system exploits) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) functions, such as threat intelligence, threat hunting, SIEMs and incident response.
Application deadline
25 January
Tuition fees
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University information
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University League Table
79th
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Campus address
Kingston University, River House, 53-57 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1LQ, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
103rd out of 114 45
9th out of 36 23
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Entry standards
/ Max 236106 45%98th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10058.0 58%101st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.66 73%85th
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Entry standards
/ Max 167116 44%26th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10080.0 80%2nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.05 81%14th
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