Course Overview

Cyber criminals are using sophisticated techniques to infiltrate I.T systems and steal valuable data. Help businesses and organisations to fight back by building cyber security knowledge and skills with our BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security with Professional Experience degree.

Designed to fill an emerging global skills gap, our fast-growing course will take your interest in computer science, and enhance it with a specialist cyber focus. Accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, the course will build your understanding of the inner workings of programmes, operating systems and networks, so you understand how cyber-attacks happen.

This professional experience pathway includes a 12-month industry placement between years two and three. This is a great opportunity to apply what you've learnt so far, and develop additional workplace skills to complement your academic studies. Read on to explore to learn more about the course experience.

You will:

• Learn how to diagnose attacks and use forensics to determine the extent of damage

• Gain industry experience from a placement year in between your second and third year

• Develop an understanding of cryptography to address security concerns

• Know how to preserve evidence so you can work within an ethical framework

• Build risk management knowledge so you can actively manage threats

General Eligibility

GCSE

English Language and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

112 UCAS points, to include minimum grade C A-level in Computer Science (or related) or Computing BTEC or Access to HE course

A level

112 UCAS points, to include at least grade C in A-level Computer Science (or related)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).