Cyber Security, BSc (Hons)

The BSc in Cyber Security is designed to provide you with cutting-edge technical knowledge, intellectual expertise, management skills, and practical abilities to tackle cyber security challenges in modern organizations. In the 21st century, data serves as a critical commodity, essential for business operations and economic success. As systems like IoT grow in complexity, the need to safeguard data across networks has escalated, creating high demand for qualified professionals. This course delivers employer-aligned skills through strong industry connections and a vibrant research environment in Networks and Cyber Security, supported by partners such as Cisco, Oracle, and IBM.An optional professional placement year is available, allowing you to spend a full year with an employer after your second year, offering valuable career insights—some students even secure permanent roles there. You'll leverage the university's extensive employer network and careers support to find a suitable placement. If secured, you can transfer to the placement version of the course, though fees equivalent to 20% of the full-time rate apply.