Cybersecurity, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

This course equips you for a thriving career in the dynamic cybersecurity field, an in-demand sector. It explores security dynamics, risk management, and human factors influencing cyber threats, while integrating cybersecurity principles with essential computer science skills. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding through practical training, including simulated cyber-attack and defense exercises that enhance problem-solving abilities and provide real-world exposure.Assessment for the BSc Cybersecurity degree features authentic methods such as portfolio work, coursework, quizzes, and exams, with the first two years split evenly between coursework and exams, shifting to more closed-book exams in the final year. Key benefits include a placement year for hands-on experience to boost employability, a UK ranking of 13th for median graduate earnings of £33,200 (LEO, 2023), and specialized knowledge to launch a successful cybersecurity career.