UCB Introduces Country’s First International Cyber Security Bachelor’s Degree2 min read
Bringing world class international education opportunities closer to Bangladeshi students, Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) has now introduced an international bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security. Through their collaboration with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) from UK, UCB is offering the country’s first ever three year degree in Cyber Security, according to press release.
The Cyber Security degree has been designed entirely by UCLan, ensuring a global standard of education for Bangladeshi students. Students will have the opportunity to complete their whole degree in Dhaka or move to the UK to study for one or two years. The program features a team of distinguished lecturers, all of whom have been approved by UCLan and who have studied leading universities. The world-class faculty will ensure a robust academic foundation for UCB students through emphasizing practical skills, and incorporating labs, workshops, and real-world scenarios, equipping students for real-life professional challenges.
Benefitting from UCLan’s collaboration with the Lancashire Cyber Partnership (LCP) and the National Cyber Force (NCF) of the UK, the UCB program will provide students with unique networking opportunities to gain a competitive edge in their careers. The graduates of the BSc in Cyber Security programme will be equipped to pursue diverse roles in various cyber sectors, including Cyber Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Network Security Engineer, Digital Forensics Investigator, Information Security Consultant, and more.
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Prof. Hew Gill, President & Provost, Universal College Bangladesh, said, “Cyber security professionals are globally in high demand. Our latest UK degree programme will help the students of Bangladesh gain world-class knowledge and secure high paying jobs. With a UK Cyber Security degree our students will be able to work anywhere in the global IT sector.”
The first intake’s admission has already started, and classes will start from 14th January 2025. Admission will continue till the end of January 2025. Students who have completed their HSC, A Levels, or equivalent are eligible for the Cyber Security degree, and can also opt for UK degrees in Business and Marketing, and Software Engineering.
UCLan is ranked in the top 7 percent globally by the Center for World University Rankings 2023. It is one of the largest universities in the UK, with nearly 42,000 students from over 100 countries, and it has partnerships with 123 institutions worldwide. To know more about UCB admissions, visit https://ucbbd.org/bsc-cyber-security/.
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