Computer Science for Cyber Security (with a placement year) BSc (Hons)

Develop the skills you need for a career as a cyber security professional, working in a rapidly growing and vitally important industry.<br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Cyber Security (with placement year) blends core computer science disciplines with specialist areas of cyber security such as:<br/><br/>*Cryptography<br/>*Security technologies<br/>*Computer communications and networks<br/>*Electronic business<br/><br/>The placement year in industry enables you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and professional confidence.<br/><br/>If you enjoy solving problems, are innovative and creative, and have a passionate interest in technology this programme is tailor made for you. Our graduates make a positive impact on society, not only through preventing and reducing cyber security attacks, but by applying the wide-ranging skills developed on this programme in other areas of information technology.<br/><br/>This programme shares a common first year with all our other Computer Science programmes (Computer Science for Games, Business and Software Engineering, as well as the standard Computer Science programme), allowing you to transfer before the start of the second year if you feel an alternative course suits your emerging interests or career aspirations better.<br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science for Cyber Security draws on our outstanding research strengths and expertise. Our Department of Computer Science is one of the longest established in the UK, and we have a strong heritage within the subject.<br/><br/>**Placements**<br/>This 4-year BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Cyber Security programme offers you the opportunity to take up a placement year working in industry in your third year.<br/><br/>The placement year is an excellent way to develop your professional experience, build industry contacts, and gain insight into the day-to-day work of a professional computer scientist. Placements are predominantly salaried positions and may lead to offers of employment upon graduation if you excel during your placement.<br/><br/>Recent placement destinations include: <br/><br/><br/>- ATOS<br/><br/><br/>- Deutsche Post AG <br/><br/><br/>- GE, Goldman Sachs <br/><br/><br/>- Hewlett Packard<br/><br/><br/>- IBM <br/><br/><br/>- Intel <br/><br/><br/>- JP Morgan<br/><br/><br/>- NHS<br/><br/><br/>- Rolls Royce<br/><br/><br/>- Skipton Building Society<br/><br/><br/>- Thomson Reuters<br/>

The University of Bradford is a place where great things happen. Expect a welcoming city centre campus, approachable lecturers, understanding and helpful support services, a lively community of sports and societies, and a culturally diverse city right on your doorstep. The Students’ Union is there for you from day one and offers loads of societies to help you get involved and make you feel at home.<br/><br/>All degrees at Bradford are geared towards employability. They're designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and practical training to make you feel confident, competent and ready to leave your mark on the world.<br/><br/>You can become the very best version of yourself at Bradford. You'll be supported every step of the way to make sure you reach your full potential, both academically and personally.<br/><br/>At Bradford, you get a real-world education, and you'll develop the skills that employers actually need. Bradford encourages students to undertake placement years to gain experience, and while at the university, you'll have access to renowned lecturers and cutting-edge facilities.