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Cybercrime With Foundation Year
Do you wish to work in cybercrime but feel that you need to have more academic confidence before you can focus on your studies? In addition to giving you the tools you need to succeed, our BA (Hons) Criminology with Cybercrime with Foundation Year program offers in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system and the most recent advancements in cybersecurity in the UK and around the world.
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The course gives you cutting-edge transferable skills by approaching the subject of criminology and cybercrime from a modern, digital-first, global perspective. All the fundamentals of criminology will be covered, along with a special emphasis on cybercrime and security from an international viewpoint. This will prepare you for a variety of possible careers in cybercrime, including digital forensics, fraud prevention, counterterrorism, probation, and policing.
Instructors with extensive experience and in-depth understanding of the topics you will be studying have created this course. In order to equip you with the contemporary abilities required to secure work in the field, they have structured your course syllabus to cover the most recent developments, events, and trends in the industry. In addition, you will have the chance to listen to guest speakers who range in experience from cybersecurity experts to ex-offenders who have turned their lives around. This will provide you with a behind-the-scenes look at the sector and enable you to begin forming connections long before you finish your degree.
This study and our BA (Hons) Criminology share the same foundation year and Level 4 units. You will be able to transfer to the regular criminology program after your first two years of study if that better fits your professional objectives. Here is more information about the BA (Hons) Criminology program.
| Study level | Undergraduate |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Award | Foundation Year Entry Degrees |
| Location | Online |
The foundation year modules are intended to provide you with a customized and comprehensive introduction to university life. By providing you with an introduction to the academic abilities and topic-specific information needed to succeed in your chosen degree subject, this first year of study will set you up for success in higher education.
Even if you don’t fulfill the requirements for ordinary entrance or have been out of school for some time, this foundation year course will give you the information and skills you need to effectively complete an undergraduate degree in criminology with cybercrime. You’ll acquire the fundamental academic abilities required for college coursework in subjects like arithmetic, statistics, research, presenting, and citation style, among others.
The need for cybersecurity experts grew by 58% in the UK just last year*, and the sector’s skills needs more than tripled as sales reached over £10 billion in the UK alone, according to the cyber security sectoral study 2022. To assist you in addressing these expanding industry needs, this course has been specifically designed with an applied focus. With its emphasis on digital learning and global learning, you will graduate with the most recent, practical skills required to be successful in this booming industry.
*Cybersecurity competencies in the UK workforce by 2022
This course can be completed in 4–12 years, which means you have up to 3 years to finish each level. However, the majority of our students want to finish their education in four or six years.
The first part of your studies will cover important academic study skills that you need to know before moving on to Level 4 introductions to criminology and cybercrime. At Level 5, you will be able to select one of these courses, where your remaining modules will assist you in gaining the most recent industry-specific abilities that employers are looking for. Check out this specialization on crime.
Foundation year modules
Exams are nowhere to be found! You’ll discover that our cutting-edge tests are grounded in practical knowledge and incorporate real-world abilities that will be useful in your future employment. Additionally, you’ll get the chance to learn how to start developing your professional portfolio and get your study published.
The journal of Criminology and Social Science Research will allow you to submit articles. This implies that if you contribute, your work may appear in print and potentially be promoted on the university’s website and social media pages.
Upon enrolling in our Criminology with Cybercrime degree program, you will receive access to your Digital Backpack, which is a compilation of digital tools designed to assist you in succeeding while you study with us.
Throughout your course, you will have access to the following digital resources:
Cybercrime With Foundation Year
Applications are reviewed on an individual basis. We would be pleased to talk about your application if you have a lot of job experience, credentials from other education programs, or a degree or certification that isn’t directly related to this degree.
Our goal is to enable flexible and easy degree education so that learning can be as accessible as possible. We don’t have many requirements because of this. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer—we suggest one running the most recent version of Windows. You can access your course calendar, learning resources, support services, and our online library with nearly half a million texts via ilearn, our cloud-based virtual campus for higher education. You can also create assignments, take notes, and work with other students on your course.
Cybercrime With Foundation Year
To be eligible for the BA (Hons) Criminology with Cybercrime with Foundation Year, you should normally have:
Although you can read your study materials on a smartphone or tablet, a laptop or computer running the most recent version of Windows and a reliable internet connection are essential for optimizing your learning process.
Cybercrime With Foundation Year
This course equips you with the fundamentals required for additional research in the topic as well as a variety of general, transferable skills that will enable you to use your knowledge in a variety of contexts.
After completing this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of the current state of the criminology discipline that you may use to your advantage in your next position. Among the many things you will discover are:
Cybercrime With Foundation Year
After you graduate with a degree in criminology, you’ll be well-positioned for a variety of fascinating opportunities. In addition to providing access to master’s-level coursework, your degree will open doors in the following fields:
Cybercrime With Foundation Year
