Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

Join a new generation of cyber security professionals. You’ll learn how to manage security incidents and ensure systems are robust, all underpinned by vital experience in industry.  <br/><br/><strong>KEY FEATURES OF THIS COURSE</strong><br/><br/><br/>- <strong>FACILITIES</strong>: Use cutting-edge software development tools in our industry-standard labs. Our Cyber Security lab contains a set-up used for investigating digital crime alongside a range of software.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>PLACEMENT YEAR</strong>: Take an optional industrial placement year which will stand you in good stead for securing a rewarding job on graduation.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>EMPLOYABILITY</strong>: Security is a vital requirement of computer-based systems. As the number of security-related incidents continues to grow, so does the demand for expertise in cyber security.  <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>FLEXIBILITY</strong>: Benefit from the option to transfer to another degree in our Computing portfolio after your first year.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong> NO EXAMS!</strong>: We’ll assess you via other methods through your degree.<br/><br/><br/><strong>HOW YOU WILL LEARN</strong><br/>Instead of exams, a variety of assessment methods are used. Some modules are assessed through coursework only, others by a combination of:  <br/><br/><br/>• Coursework  <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Portfolios  <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Assignments  <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Case studies  <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Oral and graphic presentations  <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork projects  <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Computer-based testing  <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>YOUR CAREER</strong><br/>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. <br/><br/>This degree delivers comprehensive training and equips you with the personal attributes you need for a variety of careers within the cyber security field. <br/><br/><strong>STUDY OPTIONS</strong><br/>This course is also available with a Foundation Year option.