Programme Overview - Degree: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Cyber Security/Cloud Technologies (Awarded by Staffordshire University)
- Programme duration: 3 years (Full-time)
- Intake: January and September
Top of the range technology that enhances the students’ experience
Many career opportunities
Combine theoretical with practical
The fundamentals of Computer Science concepts in first year
Students will gain crucial foundational knowledge in Computer Science regarding digital technologies, networks, software development and web development before having the opportunity to choose from 2 different degree pathways.
The first pathway is BSc (Hons) Computer Science: Cyber Security award which is designed to not only teach students about the technical side of protecting both software and hardware from malicious attacks, but also the necessary skills that will allow our students to thrive inside of an I.T. business environment. By the end of the course students should have expert-level knowledge in specialist areas including network security and ethical hacking.
The second is our BSc (Hons) Computer Science: Cloud Technologies award which will provide students with a deep technical understanding of “The Cloud” along with practical and theoretical experience in using multiple features of cloud computing technologies. Students should be equipped with an expert-level understanding of computer networks, communication and security through critical discussion and practical exercises.
Course structure 
Year 1
Year 1 – Software Development and Application Modelling
– Digital Technologies
– Networking Concepts and Cyber Security
– Web Development and Operating Systems
Year 2 
Year 3 – Software Development and Application Modelling
– Digital Technologies
– Networking Concepts and Cyber Security
– Web Development and Operating Systems
- Cyber Security
– Commercial Computing
– Cyber Operations and Network Security
– Ethical Hacking
– Cyber Security
- Cloud Technologies
– Commercial Computing
– Databases and Data Structures
– Routed and Switched Architectures
– Enterprise Cloud and Infrastructure Automation
- Cyber Security
– Final Year Project
– IT Infrastructure Security
– Advanced Topics in Cyber Security
– Operating Systems Internals and Biometrics
- Cloud Technologies
– Final Year Project
– Emerging Technologies
– Cloud, Virtualisation and Communications
– Developing for the Cloud
Programme outcomes At the end of your studies you should be able to:
Knowledge & Understanding
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of networking concepts and principles, showing the acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge (including issues of ethics, legal, risk and sustainability), where at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of research and development in networking and computer security.
CRCS 1, 3, 7, 8, CRPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, GSE 4, 6, 7
Learning
Develop lines of argument and evaluate possible approaches, tools, techniques and solutions based on knowledge of underlying networking concepts and principles, while understanding the uncertainty, ambiguity and limitations of this knowledge
CRCS 1, 3, 7, CRPS 3, 4, 5, 6, GSE 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
Enquiry
Initiate and carry out projects related to cloud technologies with processes of critical evaluation, management, application, and understanding of information from a range of sources, acknowledging the cultural, ethical, economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information.
CRCS 1, 3, 8, CRPS 3, 6, GSE 1, 2, 6, 7
Analysis
Critically evaluate current research and commercial developments in cloud technologies, including abstract concepts, arguments, assumptions and data (that may be incomplete) to draw conclusions.
CRCS 3, 8, CRPS 3, 6, GSE 1, 2, 6
Problem Solving
Develop appropriate questions and strategies to achieve a solution (or identify a range of solutions) to a problem, through planning and carrying out a large and complex project related to cloud technologies.
CRCS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, CRPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, GSE 1,2, 4, 5, 6
Application
Apply computing concepts, principles and techniques, including those at the forefront of networking knowledge, in the process of solving complex problems related to cloud technologies working in teams.
CRCS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, CRPS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, GSE 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Reflection
Show understanding of professional and self-development issues being able to work in a professional manner, recognising the legal, social, ethical and professional issues involved in the exploitation of cloud technologies, and being guided by the adoption of appropriate professional, ethical and legal practices.
CRCS 2, 6, 8, CRPS 1, 2, 3, GSE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
Employability Cyber Security: The fields that a Cyber Security graduate can enter are vast and appeal to many different preferences. Firstly, for graduates that prefer looking at the big picture, then the roles of Security Architect or Vulnerability Assessor are most suitable. These professions focus on providing solutions that protect the most vulnerable aspects of a company’s infrastructure. Secondly, for graduates that enjoy the technical side, then Cryptographer or Security Software Developer would be the ideal roles. These roles require writing the programs that encode and decode messages. Finally, for graduates that want to test security systems to their limits, then Penetration Tester or Ethical hacker would be best. These professionals are hired by companies to work day and night trying to break and enter systems (legally).
Cloud Technologies: 2018 was the year of the cloud as cloud computing exploded in the business world. It is estimated that currently 96% of all organisations use cloud computing in one way or another. Therefore, the demand for cloud computing experts is extremely high as although moving all confidential information to the cloud has benefits financial and logistically, it brings with it higher risk of lost information or theft. Our graduates will be positioned to handle roles such as Software Architect, Cloud Engineer and Network Implementation Specialists.
Admission requirements Academic Requirements:
- Aged 17 or over
- One of the following qualifications:
– Vietnamese High School Diploma and Pathway to Staffordshire University Programme
– Pass 2 subjects at Advanced GCE (A-Level)
– An access programme passed at the required QAA-recognised standard for entry to Higher Education
– An award of the European Baccalaureate Diploma, with at least 60 percent overall; English at 60 percent
– An award of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; English at 4 points
English Language Requirements:
One of the following:
- A proficiency test within the last 2 years:
– IELTS (non UKVI): 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; or
– TOEFL IBT: Listening: 17; Speaking: 20; Reading: 18; Writing: 17
- A proficiency test within the last 5 years:
– International Baccalaureate (taught in English) Pass in English B at Standard Level grade 5 or High Level grade 4; or
– IGCSE English: IGCSE English as a first or second language: Grade C; or
– Cambridge International English GCE O-Level/GCSE: English Language grade A – C
If you have not met one of the above requirements you need to complete IELTS Upper-Intermediate Course at BUV or equivalent.
You don’t need to provide evidence of English language proficiency if any of the following conditions apply: If you’re a UK national; If you’ve completed a full degree from a UK university.
What do our students say? 
2010 Computer Science Cohort
During my first year at school, I learned a lot of different types of basic code. Each subject has its own beauty, and also, from completing and doing assignments, including individual and group assignments, I know my strengths better. In addition, one of the things I still enjoy most when studying the Computer Course at BUV is that the teachers are very friendly and professional.
Programme pass rate The first cohort will graduate in October 2022
Fees & financial aid Fee
For the course starting on 1st January 2023 the tuition fees are:
| Tuition Fee | Other Fees* | Total Fee | |
| Pathway to SU | VND 76,210,000 | VND 13,340,000 | VND 89,550,000 |
| Degree | VND 625,254,000 | VND 156,342,000 | VND 781,596,000 |
*Other Fees include Educational Resource Fee and Student Affairs Fee.
Financial aid
The British University Vietnam (BUV) scholarship fund was established in 2018 with the goal of giving students the opportunity to study UK undergraduate and graduate programmes in an international learning environment. With an aim to improve and increase accessibility to high-quality education, BUV has officially launched the fund valued at 46 billion VND in 2022 with hundreds of scholarships and financial aid made available.
You can visit our Scholarship page to find out more and check your eligibility.