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Cyber Security BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
3 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
As companies increasingly look to defend themselves against cyber attacks, the number of job openings is growing rapidly. If you have an interest in latest technologies, a flair for problem-solving and a capacity for quick thinking, a fulfilling career in cyber security is for you.
Prepare for high-level roles in the drive to combat cyber crime
Gain all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required by today’s cyber security professionals
Learn in the impressive setting of our new Network and Security suite
Take an optional industrial placement year which will stand you in good stead for securing a rewarding job on graduation
Get involved in exciting projects such as the ALICE experiment, on which we are collaborating with leading organisations at CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research
Become a highly employable graduate – we are ranked 15th highest among all UK universities and 12th for English institutions, with 96% of graduates in work or further study within six months of completing their degree (HESA 2016)
About this course
There is significant demand for skills in developing, maintaining and securing computer systems, as well as on the engineering side of security protocol development and research.
This degree delivers comprehensive training and equips you with the personal attributes you need for a variety of careers within the cyber security field.
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Subjects
- Computer
- Foundations
- Science
- Programming
- Cyber
- Security
- Security Management
- Security Systems Installation
- Digital
- Digital Animation
- Databases
Course programme
Stage one
You will study modules such as:
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Foundations in Computer Science
- Computational Mathematics
- Programming 1
- Foundations in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
- Programming 2
You will study modules such as:
- Databases
- Ethical Hacking
- Digital Forensic Investigation
- The Problem of Proof
- Communication and Security Protocols
- Team Project
- Optional Placement Year
- Optional placement year
You will study modules such as:
- Multimedia Security
- Independent Studies
- Security Management
- Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
- Security Architecture and Future Trends
Additional information
£9,250 per year (2020/21)
International fee
£14,045 per year (2020/21)
Cyber Security BSc (Hons)