Bachelor of Science (Hons) Cybersecurity and NetworksAwarded by: Teesside University, UK

Cybersecurity and Networks Degree
Cybersecurity and Networks Degree

Programme Objectives

The overall aims of the programme are to:

  1. Produce graduates who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the rapidly changing discipline of cybersecurity and networks, and appreciate its growing impact on modern living.
  2. Produce graduates who will uphold the legal, ethical and professional standards expected of a cybersecurity and networks specialist.
  3. Enable students to acquire a range of practical, professional and transferable skills to equip them to contribute to their chosen profession in cybersecurity or computer networks, or to pursue further studies.
  4. Enable students to engage with current research issues to consolidate their knowledge base and understanding of currently available technologies and emerging trends in cybersecurity and computer networks.
  5. Develop students’ cognitive and critical reflection skills to equip them for enterprise, employment and further academic research.
  6. Provide an industry and commercially relevant web production education for students from a variety of subject backgrounds and/or employment experience utilising appropriate modes of study.

Accreditation

Teesside University is accredited by the following British Professional Bodies:
British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT
Institution of Engineering and Technology

Growing Demand For Infocomm Professionals

Technical IT specialists in the following areas - IT Development, Network & Infrastructure, Data Analytics, CyberSecurity &Infocomm Research and Development - were most in demand and expected to grow by about 33,400 in the next three years.

Source: https://www.imda.gov.sg/-/media/imda/files/industry-development/fact-and-figures/infocomm-survey-reports/infocomm-media-manpower-survey-2016_public-report.pdf?la=en

 

On channelnewsasia.com article last 22nd March 2017, Dr. Yacoob Ibrahim mentioned that cyber security sector is one of the emerging growth sectors in Singapore's digital economy and is projected to grow to S$900m by 2020.

Full article here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/cybersecurity-sector-projected-to-grow-to-s-900m-by-2020-yaacob-8580998

Teesside University Awards

  • 85 years of teaching excellence and innovation in education
  • Ranked 15th in the University of the Year category of Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018
  • Ranked joint 34th in UK universities for student experience, Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
  • Awarded Silver in the new Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), 2017
  • HR Excellence in Research Award for demonstrating a robust and public implementation strategy of improving the career development of researchers
  • Customer First accreditation for its services to business
  • Listed in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017-18
  • Listed in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2018

Source: https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/about/public_information/source.cfm

Why Teesside University

Teesside University is a leading university with an international reputation for academic excellence that provides an outstanding student and learning experience underpinned by research, enterprise and the professions.

Teesside is a real-world university that prides itself on its inclusive, consultative, responsive, friendly and open approach and on the significant positive social, economic and cultural impact that it has upon the communities that it serves and the wider economy of the North of England.

Founded on a rich heritage, the University has taken a leading role in employer engagement, the enhancement of learning, teaching and the student experience, real-world research, staff and leadership development, employer workforce development, social, cultural and community enrichment and widening participation.

Teesside University is a global education pioneer for animation, games and computer graphics and is ranked as one of the top 20 places in the world to study animation (3D World).

Teesside has a flourishing and dynamic research culture, producing ‘world-leading and internationally excellent’ research in the last UK Research Evaluation Framework (REF) assessment, which is increasingly making a real and valuable contribution to society in areas such as Social Policy and Allied Health.

The University has invested more than £260m on its award-winning campuses in recent years to further enhance the experience and support provided to students, and it remains committed to investment-led growth.

Progression 

Programme Modules

Year 1
Systems Design and Databases
Information Security and Cybercrime
Network Architecture 
Network Scripting
Python Programming 
Secure Data Acquisition 
 

Year 2
CIS Cyber
Information Security Management
Ethical Hacking
Network Infrastructures
Server Administration

Year 3
Computing Project
Information Governance
Specialist Networks
Security Analyst 
Enterprise Server Management

Profile of lecturers and their respective teaching modules

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 30 (tutorial)

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Duration & Intakes

Full-time
 Duration  Commencement  Completion
 Year 1 (24 months)  TBC  TBC
 Year 2 (16 months) May 2024 September 2025
September 2024 January 2026
 Year 3 (8 months)  May 2024  January 2025
September 2024 May 2025

 

Part-time
 Duration  Commencement  Completion
 Year 2 (24 months) April 2024 April 2026
August 2024 August 2026
 Year 3 (12 months) May 2024 May 2025
September 2024 September 2025

Fees & Structure

Full-time/ Part-time
Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Year 1 S$31,610.00 S$700.00 - S$1,900.00
Year 2  S$21,800.00
Year 3  S$11,990.00

 Application fees: S$163.50

Note:

  • All application fees are non-refundable.
  • All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
  • Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
  • Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
  • International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
  • Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
  • Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be of age 17 and above, and must obtain one of the following requirements:

For Year 1 entry

  • MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art OR
  • At least two GCE 'A' Levels OR
  • Relevant foundation diploma qualifications in Information Technology related disciplines awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) (equivalent to pathway programme) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education OR
  • MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

For Year 2 entry

  • MDIS Higher Diploma in Information Technology OR
  • MDIS Higher Diploma in Ethical Hacking and Forensic Investigations Countermeasures OR
  • MDIS Higher Diploma in Information Technology and Cybersecurity OR
  • Relevant diploma level qualifications in Information Technology related disciplines awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) (equivalent to 1st year EDP) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education

For Year 3 entry

  • Relevant local/overseas polytechnic diplomas in Information Technology related disciplines with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education OR
  • Higher National Diploma level qualifications in Information Technology related disciplines OR
  • Relevant PEIs  qualifications (equivalent to 1st and 2nd year EDP) in areas related to Information Technology with entry requirement of 12 years of formal education

English Language Requirements

The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:

  • C6 in English at GCE 'O' Levels OR
  • IELTS 6.0 (with no elements lower than 5.5) OR
  • MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR
  • Pass MDIS English Placement Test OR
  • Equivalent

 

*For more information, please contact our Programme Consultant:
  Ms Victoria   l    Mobile/WhatsApp: 9146 2065   l    DID: 6796 7505   l   victoria_liun@mdis.edu.sg

 

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

Study Loans

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 TCC Limited  +65 - 6319 3700   http://www.tcc.org.sg
 DBS Bank  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 629 2265  http://www.maybank2u.com.sg

 

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

 Organisation  Contact Number  Website
 Standard Chartered Bank  1800 747 7000  http://www.standardchartered.com.sg
 Maybank  1800 968 2265  http://www.maybank.com.sg
 UOB  1800 226 6121  http://www.uob.com.sg
 OCBC  1800 363 3333  http://www.ocbc.com.sg
 DBS  1800 111 1111  http://www.dbs.com
 POSB  1800 339 6666  http://www.posb.com.sg
 AMEX (Only 24 Months)  -   https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg

Duration & Intakes

Full-time
 Duration  Commencement  Completion
 Year 1 (24 Months)  TBC  TBC
 Year 2 (16 Months) May 2024 September 2025
September 2024 January 2026
 Year 3 (8 Months)  May 2024 January 2025
September 2024 May 2025

Fees & Structure

Full-time
Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Year 1  S$35,425.00 S$1,290.00 - S$2,800.00
Year 2 S$25,070.00
Year 3  S$14,170.00

Application fees: S$490.50

Note:

  • All application fees are non-refundable.
  • All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
  • Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
  • Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
  • International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
  • Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
  • Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be age 17 and above and must obtain one of the following requirements:

Year 1 Entry

  • MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art OR
  • At least two GCE 'A' Levels OR
  • Relevant foundation diploma qualifications in Information Technology related disciplines awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) (equivalent to pathway programme) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education OR
  • MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

Year 2 Entry

  • MDIS Higher Diploma in Information Technology OR
  • MDIS Higher Diploma in Ethical Hacking and Forensic Investigations Countermeasures OR
  • MDIS Higher Diploma in Information Technology and Cybersecurity OR
  • Relevant diploma level qualifications in Information Technology related disciplines awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) (equivalent to 1st year EDP) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education

Year 3 Entry

  • Relevant local/overseas polytechnic diplomas in Information Technology related disciplines with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education OR
  • Higher National Diploma level qualifications in Information Technology related disciplines OR
  • Relevant PEIs qualifications (equivalent to 1st and 2nd year EDP) in areas related to Information Technology with entry requirement of 12 years of formal education.

English Language Requirements

The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:

  • C6 in English at GCE 'O' Levels OR
  • IELTS 6.0 (with no elements lower than 5.5) OR
  • MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR
  • Pass MDIS English Placement Test OR
  • Equivalent

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detailed information.

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:

Ms Victoria | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9146 2065 | Email: victoria_liun@mdis.edu.sg

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To enter at Year 2, applicants must possess an MDIS Higher Diploma or other relevant diploma level qualifications in IT. To enter at Year 3, applicants will require a relevant local/overseas polytechnic diploma in IT-related disciplines or a Higher Diploma level qualification in the same field.

To qualify for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Cybersecurity and Networks programme, applicants should hold an MDIS Foundation Diploma in IT or those from other PEIs, or have completed at least two GCE 'A' Levels subjects. To enter at Year 2, applicants must possess an MDIS Higher Diploma or other relevant diploma level qualifications in IT. To enter at Year 3, applicants will require a relevant local/overseas polytechnic diploma in IT-related disciplines or a Higher Diploma level qualification in the same field.

Full-time students entering at Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 will take 24, 16 and 8 months respectively to complete the cybersecurity degree. Part-time students entering at Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 will complete the degree in 36, 24 and 12 months respectively. 

Upon completion of the course in Singapore students can pursue a profession in the cybersecurity, banking and finance, manufacturing, transportation and telecommunications industries, among many other opportunities. 

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Cybersecurity and Networks degree is globally recognised. 

Students who have prior knowledge in science-related disciplines (i.e. a Diploma in Biomedical Sciences/Biotechnology/Life Sciences) may apply.

Students with relevant polytechnic diplomas and other diploma level qualifications in science-related disciplines are eligible, subjected to the University’s approval.

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Quick Information

Course Duration:
Full-time
Year 1: 24 months
Year 2: 16 months
Year 3: 8 months

Part-time
Year 1: 36 months
Year 2: 24 months
Year 3: 12 months

Commencement Dates

Full-time Programme
Year 2
May
September

Year 3
May
September

Part-time Programme
Year 2
April
August

Year 3
May
September

Contact Details

Local students:

+65 6247 9111

International students:
Main Hotline:

+65 6278 8000

+65 6796 7005

+65 6796 7009

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