Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Cyber Security with Foundation Year

at University of West London United Kingdom

Make a difference in young people's lives and understand the challenges they face with this BA (Hons) Youth Studies and Youth Justice degree.

Whether you want to influence public policy, or create change at a more grassroots level, this course will help you navigate the multitude of factors that affect how youth behave today.

You will be introduced to modules which incorporate youth studies, criminology, criminal law, youth justice, sociology, psychology and cultural studies, as these disciplines are best placed to provide the necessary insights and framework for understanding all aspects of youth work.

You will learn about educational concerns, offending behaviour including gangs and gang-affiliated young people, social exclusion and grooming, as well as aspects of social welfare, housing and other relevant local authority issues.  

If you’re passionate about fashion, this future-focused, design-led course from JCA will help prepare you for an entrepreneurial career in the global couture fashion and accessories industry.

Founded by iconic designer Jimmy Choo, after identifying a lack of focused, professional luxury brand training for students, the JCA is run by fashion professionals and has been created exclusively for talented individuals serious about a career in luxury fashion.

As well as teaching about fashion design, the Academy will equip you with the tools needed to establish yourself as fashion freelancers and micro-SMEs and to manage your business successfully.

Do you have a degree or professional background in construction? Are you keen to develop and expand your career with a Masters in construction management?

Our MSc Construction Project Management course is designed to support your professional development and provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today’s globalised and ever-changing construction industry.

As more people spend more time online, the amount of data they generate grows. If organisations and companies do not have secure information systems then data could get into the wrong hands, with potentially dangerous results.

This cyber security course is designed to train tomorrow’s security professionals, combining fundamental concepts and principles with exposure to new technologies and solutions. You will gain a practical understanding of key issues relating to the design, analysis and implementation of modern IT security systems.

Do you want to make your individual mark in the design world? Study graphic design at the University of West London and we will help you to become a standout designer who can work across the exciting media used in modern visual communications.

On your graphic design degree you will find and develop your own visual voice, receive tutoring on a one-to-one basis and in a small group and have the chance to do a work placement. You will have access to a range of professional facilities so that you can become competent in both traditional and contemporary design-related areas.   

Studying in London, the heart of the UK’s creative industries, gives you access to leading galleries and exhibitions, as well as potential employers.

The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.

This course in accounting and finance at the University of West London will help you gain both knowledge and practical experience.

You will learn from professional accountants who will support your academic and career goals, equipping you to compete in the financial jobs market.

The course is designed to maximise exemptions from the exams set by professional accountancy bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). This means you will sit fewer ACCA exams and you could shorten the length of time it takes you to gain your professional qualification.

Have you ever dreamed of writing an award-winning screenplay or radio documentary? On this English and creative writing degree you will feed your interest in literature while helping you develop the flexibility to write for different genres and media.

The course helps you to develop the creative, analytical and professional skills you need to work across a wide variety of media platforms, including radio, television and the web.

As you work towards your degree, you will build a diverse portfolio showcasing your abilities in a variety of genres. And you will develop entrepreneurial and self-management skills – essential ingredients for a successful writing career.

We aim to give you as much real-world experience as possible while you study. Thanks to our west London location, at the heart of the UK’s creative industries, and our strong links with media organisations, you will have access to valuable work placement opportunities.

Are you interested in a career in the music industry? The BMus (Hons) Performance and Music Management is the perfect course if you want to take control of managing your career while gaining the studio knowledge to perform basic recordings.

As such, this degree has a heavy focus on learning how the industry works and how you can empower yourself as pragmatic, well informed creative business entrepreneurs.

The degree recognises that modern performing artists are no longer just performing artists. They require a solid – industry-focussed – managerial foundation, a high level of performing ability, a knowledge of musical concepts, and a strong creative drive.

All BMus (Hons) Performance and Music Management students will have access to digital distribution with no upfront cost for their musical endeavours during their studies to promote student-led entrepreneurship and a strong creative community via the university record label.

As part of a University-wide scholarship, students enrolling on the BA (Hons) Music Management course in the coming academic year will receive a free pair of Sennheiser headphones as well as multiple key textbooks upon enrolment.

The world of work is increasingly reliant on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills. This Mathematics and Statistics degree is a trusted and relevant qualification designed to meet employers’ needs for skilled STEM graduates.

On the course, you will learn to use a range of computing and analytical skills to solve scientific, engineering and finance problems. Your studies will combine fundamental mathematical and statistical methods with highly sought-after skills in logic, problem solving and numeracy.

You will graduate with the knowledge and technical ability required for a successful career within a diverse range of sectors, from finance to government.

The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course. 

This course is an ideal way of building up your marketing knowledge and skills in the fast-changing world of interactive platforms.

You will learn about the marketing mix and how to add to it through strategically planned online campaigns as well as how to implement the campaigns and measure them effectively.

In particular, the course offers an insight into the marketing field of social media and performance marketing. This will help you understand how to market brands, products and services online as well as being able to generate and successfully convert leads.