Programme Objectives
The overall aims of the programme are to:
- Produce graduates who are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the rapidly changing discipline of cybersecurity and networks, and appreciate its growing impact on modern living.
- Produce graduates who will uphold the legal, ethical and professional standards expected of a cybersecurity and networks specialist.
- 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.
- 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.
- Develop students’ cognitive and critical reflection skills to equip them for enterprise, employment and further academic research.
- 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
Assessment Methods
Based on written examinations, assignments, presentation/projects.
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)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
For more course details and information Click here.
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
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting your systems, networks, servers and other devices or data from malicious attacks online. Find out more about our cybersecurity courses now.
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.
Quick Information
Course Duration:
Full-time : 24 Months
Part-time: 36 Months
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face
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:
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International students:
Main Hotline:
+65 6278 8000
+65 6796 7005
+65 6796 7009
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