Cyber Security, BSc (Hons)

OVERVIEWCyber activities are an important part of our daily lives, but also represent one of the major threats to national and global security, with the rise of cyber attacks and new cyber crime tactics constantly hitting the headlines. Cyber experts can help protect against such attacks but, according to recent statistics, the sector is facing a significant shortfall in skilled professionals. By taking our Cyber Security degree course, you can become part of the solution and join a rapidly-growing sector gaining considerable interest.Our course will enable you to develop key cyber security skills such as analysing and diagnosing problems and causes, systematic problem-solving and the ability to organise and classify large amounts of information and risks. You will also explore technical subject areas such as computer systems, networking, programming, cyber security, infrastructure and system security, software and platform security, secure operations and incident management.Studying our degree in cyber security will give you access to our state-of-the-art IT and computer facilities, including our dedicated cyber security laboratory where you can apply your training in a controlled environment. You’ll also have the chance to gain real-world experience on a paid placement, providing ideal preparation for a wide variety of jobs ranging from cyber security analyst to secure software developer, network security administrator and more.WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

• Work placement – Put your cyber training into real-life practice on an optional paid 48-week placement, with no tuition fees during your placement year

• Practical application – Study in our cutting-edge computer labs, including our purpose-built cyber security laboratory featuring industry-standard equipment

• In-depth research – Explore an area of the cyber security field in depth by completing a major final year research project

FACILITIESStudents on our cyber security university course will have access to computing rooms with course-specific software installed, while our new cyber security laboratory will enable students to learn and participate in cyber-related activities in a controlled environment. You will also have access to our Digital Creative Studio featuring industry-standard media equipment.PLACEMENTSOur course features the option of a paid 48-week work placement, during which you will not incur any tuition fees.CAREERS AND PROGRESSIONExamples of careers you could pursue following this course:

• Cyber security analyst

• Cyber security consultant

• Cyber security engineer

• Systems analyst

• Network security administrator

• Penetration tester

You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.

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