Cyber Security, BSc (Hons)

With the rising number of mobile users, digital applications, and data networks, the demand for skilled professionals to safeguard systems and data against growing risks and threats has intensified. This course aims to develop high-caliber graduates for one of the UK's fastest-expanding sectors. It provides practical tools, real-world challenges, and advanced teaching methods through projects, fostering independent learning. Cyber security offers strong career prospects, with opportunities in areas such as consultancy, software development, cybercrime investigations, and digital forensics. Students who complete Year 1 may exit with a Higher National Certificate in Computing Science, or after Year 2, a Higher National Diploma in Cyber Security.The curriculum includes: Year 1 – Networking, Operating Systems, Information Security, and Problem Solving and Programming; Year 2 – Cryptography, Computer Forensics, Algorithms and Data Structures, and Communications and Collaboration; Final Year – Secure Programming, Internet of Things, Contemporary Issues in Computing, and a Project. Modules may be updated for relevance; visit our website for the latest details.

Year 1: Networking Operating Systems Information Security Problem Solving and Programming Year 2: Cryptography Computer Forensics Algorithms and Data Structures Communications and Collaboration Final year: Secure Programming Internet of Things Contemporary Issues in Computing Project We may update modules to ensure content is relevant, please check our website for the latest module information.