BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security

Delivered across three years - or four, if you choose to include an industry placement, our BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security degree is designed to develop your in-depth knowledge and understanding of programming, computer systems, data mining, security and network penetration testing.

In you're final year you'll take further cyber security-focused modules, including cyber investigation and malware and exploit analysis. You'll also complete an individual project that will demonstrate your knowledge and skills

Learn more about the course modules in the section below.

Embedding collaboration with industry and working on real-world projects is an essential aspect of studying computing at Salford. In your second year you'll have the opportunity to take-part in our three-week long industry challenge, Hackcamp. Working in a team with other second year computing students, you'll develop a web-hosted dashboard or application to meet a real-life brief, set by one of our industry partners. At the end of the three weeks students also have the chance to present their finished project at our Hackcamp showcase day.

Working on real-world set briefs alongside your specialist studies will give you the skills and knowledge you need to prepare for an exciting career in tech. You will also bring all of your learning together by completing an individual project in your final year, where you can focus on an area of software engineering of your choice.

On this course, you'll have the option to take an industry placement between years two and three. Although you’ll be responsible for securing your own placement, our tutors will support you all the way, from helping you to apply to providing support while you are on placement.

By successfully completing a placement year, you will enhance your graduate employment prospects, and can add 'with professional experience' to your final degree award.