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/>**KEY FEATURES OF THIS COURSE**<br/><br/><br/>- **FACILITIES**: 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/>- **PLACEMENT YEAR**: Take an optional industrial placement year which will stand you in good stead for securing a rewarding job on graduation.<br/><br/><br/>- **EMPLOYABILITY**: 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/>- **FLEXIBILITY**: Benefit from the option to transfer to another degree in our Computing portfolio after your first year.<br/><br/><br/>- ** NO EXAMS!**: We’ll assess you via other methods through your degree.<br/><br/><br/>**HOW YOU WILL LEARN**<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/>- Portfolios  <br/><br/><br/>- Assignments  <br/><br/><br/>- Case studies  <br/><br/><br/>- Oral and graphic presentations  <br/><br/><br/>- Collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork projects  <br/><br/><br/>- Computer-based testing  <br/><br/><br/>**YOUR CAREER**<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/>**STUDY OPTIONS**<br/>This course is also available with a Foundation Year option.