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University of Bolton

Bolton , England ,United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Cyber Consumer Intelligence

Big data, cyber laws, consumer data analytics, cyberpsychology, algorithms and AI are revolutionising and transforming how we do business. Being able to adapt and work effectively in a digitally enriched business environment are key attributes required of business graduates by employers. The University of Bolton’s BSc (Hons) Cyber Consumer Intelligence degree directly addresses the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the future of business.

This cutting-edge course skilfully combines the concepts of data analytics, consumer cyberpsychology and multichannel marketing communications. Our primary aim is for you to graduate ‘work-ready’ so that you’re immediately able to impress employers in today’s fast-moving industry. Our expert and dedicated team will guide you as you explore current and emerging trends in global business, focusing on concerns for consumers, organizations and brands. We’ll help you gain the knowledge, understanding and ability to apply a combination of skills related to data science, consumer cyberpsychology and marketing communications in order to deliver cutting edge multichannel marketing solutions. We’ll also support you to identify and build essential transferable and employability skills so you can gain the hard and soft skills needed for career success.

During this course, you’ll have the chance to experience simulations of real-life business and troubleshooting situations. We’ll explain and demonstrate how the concepts we teach can be applied in the real world. We’ll guide you as you learn to identify what skills are required in specific contexts to solve problems and help you to develop those skills. You’ll explore how to apply and evaluate your skills and knowledge, integrating them with the theories and ideas you’ve gained during your studies. In particular, we’ll help you focus in on the kind of job roles that interest you most and work towards building a CV and portfolio that’s ready to impress potential employers.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

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At the University of Bolton, we offer you more than just careers advice.  We want you to achieve career success and we will help you every step of the way, providing you with employability experiences that will enhance your CV and boost your skills.

Whether you are studying on a full-time or part-time basis, or you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student, we offer a range of careers and employability support adapted for your individual needs. We can help you with exploring your career options, applying for job vacancies, writing a CV and covering letter, finding a work placement and developing those skills and attributes that employers look for.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Foundation / Access
If you do not meet the entry requirements for Year 1 entry you may be considered for an access/foundation programme.

Undergraduate entry to year 1
60% or above at standard XII (all boards)
Successful completion of a 2 year diploma (state board or approved polytechnic)
We accept applications for entry to year 2 & 3; however these are assessed on a case by case basis.

English Language
If you do not have 60% or above in Standard XII you will be required to complete a recognised English Language qualification

Where Evidence of English Language proficiency is required, we currently accept the following qualifications for admission onto our courses at degree level or above:

GCSE/O-Level in English from a UK awarding body grade C
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 for Undergraduate (no less than 5.5 in any component)
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 for Postgraduate (no less than 5.5 in any component)
Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English grade C/C3 or above
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level English grade D/D2 or above
IGCSE English as a First Language grade C
IGCSE English as a Second Language grade C
Internet based TOEFL with an overall score of 72 for Undergraduate, 79 for Postgraduate including 17 in Listening, 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 18 in Speaking
International Baccalaureate (Standard Level grade 5/Higher Level grade 4 in English)
Cambridge Advanced English grade C (minimum of “weak” in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)