Cybersecurity BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

This cybersecurity program equips students with the skills to understand and respond to security threats in the digital age. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, students gain expertise in investigating, policing, and protecting systems and organizations from cyberattacks. The program features a strong focus on industry-relevant topics and offers opportunities for work-based learning and international study.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Gain the much-sought-after skills you need to understand and react to security threats on information systems in a connected world. The security of computers, systems and information is of paramount importance to all nations. In response to security dangers, this course will give you knowledge of the threats, and provide you with the chance to gain the skills and expertise to investigate, police, and react accordingly, and to protect systems and organisations.

• Year 1:
• Compulsory Modules:
• University Study Skills
• Independent Project
• Computing
• Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Foundation Maths for Computing
• Introduction to Programming and Data Science
• Year 2:
• Compulsory Modules:
• User Experience and Collaborative Development
• Web Development
• Software Engineering Principles
• Professional Skills for Computing
• Mathematics for Computing
• Databases I
• Operating Systems and Hardware
• Programming I
• Foundations of Cybersecurity - Concepts
• Optional Modules:
• Year in Industry
• Experiential Learning (Computing)
• Computer Systems and Networks
• Software Management
• Year 3:
• Compulsory Modules:
• Digital Forensics
• Ethical Hacking
• Conducting Cyber Crime Investigations
• Further Programming and Algorithms
• Innovation Project
• Network Protocols and Methods
• Cryptography and Security
• Cyber Intelligence
• Optional Modules:
• Enhancing your Employability through Work Based Learning
• Programming III
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Law Enforcement of Cybersecurity

Assessment:

On this course you’ll learn in a variety of ways You’ll be assessed through assignments, project work and exams This course is designed around in-person study There may be some online learning activities

Teaching:

Our modules are varied in their teaching methods. The majority of your time will be spent in computer laboratories for the practical subjects. Small group discussions, tutorials, and student-led seminars also figure prominently. Assessment employs assignments, project work and examinations. In line with the requirements of industry, all our modules have been designed from the ground up to incorporate assessment of key skills, as well as subject-related skills.

Careers:

Cybersecurity graduates are in great demand across a variety of jobs, including in policing, in the government and government-run bodies, in industry from small companies to the very largest, in banking, and in the military and intelligence agencies.

Other:

We have worked hard to establish an expert capability in cybersecurity in order for you to fully benefit from this course. This includes several experts actively engaged in the field, who are able to provide expertise in investigation and cybercrime; in the practice of and theory behind exploitation and protection (security) measures; and in the application of cybersecurity aspects to business. The Department is home to the Informatics Centre, a software development team where students are employed to work on commercial projects, and students can also opt to add a year in industry (sandwich year) to their degree. On this course, you have the opportunity to spend five weeks working for a host organisation via our innovative Work Based Learning module. You’ll have the chance to test-drive a future career, boost your CV and gain real work experience. On this course, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake an Experiential Learning module, where you become part of a production company and spend up to five weeks working on a full-time theatre project. Our Experiential Overseas Learning module offers a unique opportunity to participate in a short-term placement around the world. This course offers the exciting opportunity to study abroad for a full academic year at one of our bilateral exchange partners or through ISEP (International Student Exchange Programs), a network of over 300 additional higher education institutions worldwide. This course offers the opportunity to complete a year in industry, where you’ll experience the workplace, apply your learning and build connections for your future. The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance. Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work. We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Home Students: £9,250 per year (2024/25) International/EU Students: £13,950 per year (2024/25) Additional Costs: Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees. This may include books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software. Compulsory field trips are covered by your tuition fees. If you are living away from home during your time at university, you will need to cover costs such as accommodation, food, travel and bills.