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Courses with a foundation year

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Artificial Intelligence

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Accredited by:

Intel AI Academy, BCS and IET

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Computer Networking

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
ARU Peterborough
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
,
5 years with foundation and placement
Course features
  • Learn to plan, implement, and oversee computer networks - both local and cloud based
  • Develop skills in configuring and managing various networking technologies
  • Prepare for industry certifications, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+

Computer Science

Undergraduate - BEng (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Accredited by:

BCS and IET

Cisco Network Academy, BCS and IET logos

Computing

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
ARU Peterborough
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation year
,
4 years with placement year
,
5 years with foundation and placement
Course features
  • Build your proficiency in programming, database management, web development and software engineering
  • Gain hands-on experience through internships, research opportunities and final year projects
  • Prepare for a diverse range of career paths in various industries

Cyber Security

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Accredited by:

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Cisco Networking Academy

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Cisco Networking Academy logos

Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
,
5 years with foundation and placement
Course features
  • Innovative, hands-on modules designed to support the cybersecurity industry
  • Cutting-edge mobile forensics module (Android specific)
  • Malware forensics on malware such as WannaCry, Zeus and RATs

Cyber Security and Forensic Computing

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
ARU Peterborough
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
,
5 years with foundation and placement
Course features
  • Learn critical skills in networking technologies, and methodologies required to protect systems from cyber-attacks
  • Study digital forensic techniques for finding and analysing data from crime scenes
  • Modules in ethical hacking and cryptography will equip you with the skills to ensure systems are secure and impenetrable

Software Development

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
ARU Peterborough
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
,
5 years with foundation and placement
Course features
  • Design and build software applications, websites, and mobile apps
  • Focus on full-stack development and implementation of real-world systems
  • Become adept at methodologies such as agile and DevOps

Software Engineering

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation
Accredited by:

BCS and IET

BCS and IET logos