BSc Cyber Security with Foundation Year
Full or part-time distance learning foundation year course.
Are you ready to shape a secure online world? Our BSc Cyber Security with Foundation Year could be your gateway to an exciting career in this field. As our lives become increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, organisations across the globe need skilled professionals to secure their digital infrastructure and protect the everyday people who use their digital products.
The Foundation Year of this course equips you with the confidence and skills to pursue your degree in cyber security. This essential year ensures you're ready to advance into the core concepts of cyber defence, from understanding the intricacies of cryptography and network security to mastering the principles of ethical hacking and digital forensics.
When you study Cyber Security with a Foundation Year at LIBF, you benefit from round-the-clock access to a dynamic online learning platform, boosted by a personalised AI study assistant. Supported by personal tutors, and study and career coaches, your course is structured to transition you seamlessly into a future where you stand on the front lines of the digital age.
Please note, this course is subject to validation*.
Location:
Online, distance learning
Start dates and duration:
Apply now for any date from October 2024 onward.
Tuition fees, funding and scholarships:
Total course cost for foundation year course is £26,565 (full and part-time).
You may be eligible for an LIBF Scholarship giving you a £1,200 reduction in tuition fees if you are self-funding your course.
For UK students: if you experience financial difficulty as a student you can apply for support from our Hardship Fund. Applications open twice a year, funds allocated by committee.
Entry requirements:
At least 3 GCSEs (minimum grade 4, maths and English) or 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent.
No A-Levels required.
English language: IELTS Level 6 or above with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent).
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Fees for this Cyber Security foundation course
Complete your degree at your own pace and fit your studies around your professional and personal life.
For UK students, the total fees for our online courses will be the same – whether you choose to study full or part-time. To explore all funding options for your BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Foundation Year degree, check out our UK fees and funding page or international fees and funding page.
Student loans
UK students may be eligible for a student loan for this online distance-learning course.
LIBF Scholarship
If you’re self-funding your course, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for an LIBF Scholarship. The LIBF Scholarship is an award of £1,200 towards your tuition fees, spread over the duration of your course and reducing your total fees. You are eligible to apply if you are funding your course yourself (you are not taking a government undergraduate student loan) and your household income is less than £3,500 per month.
Undergraduate Hardship Fund
If you experience financial difficulty as an undergraduate student, you can apply for support from our Hardship Fund. Hardship funds are made available to UK students twice in the academic year – you’ll be informed when applications are open and allocation of funds will be agreed by the Scholarship, Bursaries and Prizes Committee.
Fee reductions
For UK and international students, you can also get 2% off your total fees if you pay annually in advance or 10% off if you pay upfront in full for an undergraduate course.
The prices shown below are for our online study mode only and do not include any scholarships.
US$8,539
a year
US$6,211
a year
US$4,269
a year
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Distance learning is an affordable, tailored option that fits your lifestyle, with fee reductions available. Fees for online degrees can also be spread over the length of your chosen course.
Entry requirements for Cyber Security with Foundation Year
Every application is different. If you’re not sure whether you meet the entry requirements, or you have any questions, contact us for advice.
Typical offer
English language requirements
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Free iPad to support your studies
If you’re based in the UK, we’ll provide you with a complimentary iPad for your studies. It will contain everything you need to get started and you can use it throughout your course. When you graduate, it will be our gift to you.
We’re sorry we can’t make this gift available to international students studying online right now.
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Book a webinarCyber Security foundation course details
On this BSc Cyber Security with Foundation Year, you'll explore critical cyber security principles, studying key concepts such as data protection, network security, and ethical hacking to defend against sophisticated digital threats. By combining foundational studies with in-depth knowledge of cyber security, this course strengthens your academic skills in your first year, ensuring you're prepared to excel in your degree-level studies and beyond.
Programme specification and academic regulation*Please note, course content is subject to validation*.
This foundation year course includes the following modules:
Core modules
Elective modules
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Career opportunities: Cyber Security with Foundation Year
This Cyber Security Foundation Course prepares you for a wide range of roles in industries where the protection of information is vital. From securing network infrastructures to developing sophisticated defence mechanisms against cyber threats, you'll be equipped to protect digital assets and foster a culture of safety and awareness in any professional setting.
After completing this bachelor's degree with Foundation Year in Cyber Security, you'll find yourself prepared for careers such as:
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Information security analyst
In this role, you’ll safeguard an organisation's computer systems and networks by planning and implementing security measures to protect sensitive information.
Your day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring for security breaches, investigating violations when they occur, and developing strategies to prevent future threats. You'll employ a variety of tools, from firewalls to encryption, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data.
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Cyber security consultant
As a cyber security consultant, you'll serve as an advisory expert on how to protect IT infrastructures from various cyber threats.
This involves conducting security assessments, understanding the organisational landscape of security, and recommending improvements. Your analytical skills will be crucial in identifying vulnerabilities, suggesting remedial measures, and sometimes overseeing the implementation of these strategies in diverse environments.
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Penetration tester
Penetration testers, or ethical hackers, simulate cyber-attacks to find vulnerabilities in an organisation's system before malicious hackers can exploit them.
Your role revolves around creatively outthinking cybercriminals, using tools and techniques to breach corporate defences, and providing actionable feedback to strengthen systems. This hands-on role not only requires deep technical knowledge but also a perpetual readiness to learn and adapt to new hacking methodologies.
Advance your career with a Cyber Security Foundation course
As a graduate of this online Cyber Security with Foundation Year course, you'll have exciting career opportunities, often working in multidisciplinary teams with professionals from diverse backgrounds, such as from our Artificial Intelligence Foundation course and our Computer Science Foundation Year.
LIBF has been great. Tutor support is amazing and don’t even get me started on the study materials. 11/10, couldn’t have asked for a better experience. You can tell the tutors and student support, etc, really want you to succeed. Really couldn’t have wished for a better experience, I’ve had my expectations blown out of the water. LIBF is the way to go!
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