BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Placement Year

As companies increasingly look to defend themselves against cyber attacks, the number of job openings is growing rapidly. If you have an interest in latest technologies, a flair for problem-solving and a capacity for quick thinking, a fulfilling career in cyber security is for you.

  • This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec). The course is classed as industry standard and will give you several opportunities to enhance your experience as a cyber security student
  • Prepare for high-level roles in the drive to combat cyber crime
  • Gain all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required by today’s cyber security professionals
  • Take an optional industrial placement year which will stand you in good stead for securing a rewarding job on graduation

Security is a vital requirement of computer-based systems. As the number of security-related incidents continues to grow, so does the demand for expertise in cyber security.

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Modules

  • Core modules
  • Computational Mathematics
  • Foundations of Computer Science
  • Introduction to Computer Science
  • Programming 1
  • Programming II
  • Foundations of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
  • Core modules
  • Databases
  • Digital Forensic Investigation
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Team Project
  • Communication and Security Protocols
  • The Problem of Proof
  • Core modules
  • Applied Professional Practice
  • Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
  • Core modules
  • Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
  • Security Management
  • Security Architecture and Future Trends
  • Multimedia Security
  • Independent Studies
  • £14,045 Per Year

    International student tuition fee

    4 Years

    Duration

    Sep 2024

    Start Month

    Aug 2024

    Application Deadline

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2024
    • September 2025

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time