BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Cyber Security

Our Computer Science for Cyber Security degree helps you develop your practical expertise. You will gain experience using high-end professional equipment and software tools and learn:computer systemsprogrammingnetworkingcomputer sciencecyber securityoperating systemsand software development. Our state-of-the-art cyber security networking and server laboratories offer excellent facilities where you will:audit existing networks and IT systems for security issuesanalyse malwaredesign and implement secure software.You can take a placement year in industry, and you’ll work on a dissertation investigating a current issue or problem in cyber security. You can also study for your CISCO CCNA professional qualifications.There is a shortage of skilled graduates in Cyber Security and it's regarded as a critical area by business and government. Careers include IT professionals, penetration testers, digital forensic investigators, software developers, systems engineers and technical analysts.

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Modules

  • Compulsory modules
  • Information Systems
  • Problem Solving and Programming (double)
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Foundations of Computing Systems
  • Mathematics For Computing
  • Basic Communications and PC Networking
  • Introduction to Networks
  • Compulsory modules
  • Foundations of Computation
  • Software Development with C and C++
  • Systems Programming
  • Innovative Product Development (double)
  • Foundations of Security
  • Network Technologies
  • WAN Technologies
  • Optional Work Placement Year
  • £16,900 Per Year

    International student tuition fee

    4 Years

    Duration

    Sep 2024

    Start Month

    Aug 2024

    Application Deadline

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2024

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time