BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
Course Overview
Named a gold standard ‘Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education’ by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Technology and computer systems are becoming ever more integrated with our day-to-day lives and protection of the data and information they contain is paramount. With many organisations and businesses now considering the defence of online information a critical business issue, there’s an increased focus and demand on the role of cyber security. On our fully BCS-accredited Cyber Security course, you will learn about different types of cyber-attack, how to solve them and how to prevent them.
Key Program Highlights
- Discover how to build ultra-secure software and systems, carry out rigorous penetration testing and study cryptography techniques
- By putting yourself in the mind of a hacker, you will come to expect the unexpected and develop problem-solving skills that are highly-valued in the world of work
- A versatile range of core computing and cyber security skills are embedded throughout the course, giving you a solid understanding of the underlying principles of cyber security
- This includes the mathematical foundation of computing, secure coding and computer ethics
- Your Final Project in year three provides an opportunity to work innovatively and creatively to produce a quality solution that addresses a societal or organisational need
Course Overview
Named a gold standard ‘Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education’ by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Technology and computer systems are becoming ever more integrated with our day-to-day lives and protection of the data and information they contain is paramount. With many organisations and businesses now considering the defence of online information a critical business issue, there’s an increased focus and demand on the role of cyber security. On our fully BCS-accredited Cyber Security course, you will learn about different types of cyber-attack, how to solve them and how to prevent them.
Key Program Highlights
- Discover how to build ultra-secure software and systems, carry out rigorous penetration testing and study cryptography techniques
- By putting yourself in the mind of a hacker, you will come to expect the unexpected and develop problem-solving skills that are highly-valued in the world of work
- A versatile range of core computing and cyber security skills are embedded throughout the course, giving you a solid understanding of the underlying principles of cyber security
- This includes the mathematical foundation of computing, secure coding and computer ethics
- Your Final Project in year three provides an opportunity to work innovatively and creatively to produce a quality solution that addresses a societal or organisational need
