Computer Science – Cyber Security pathway

From the underlying principles to the very edge of modern technology, this programme will cover all aspects of Computer Science and ensure that when you graduate you will know exactly what is and isn't possible with computers. In today’s digital world, cybersecurity has never been more crucial. Ranging from the fundamentals of cryptography to mastering network security, the Cyber Security pathway equips students with the skills needed to tackle real-world challenges in protecting sensitive information and systems from cyber threats.

During your first year, you will gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of computer science, covering programming, computer systems, data structures, algorithms, and the basics of artificial intelligence. In Years Two and Three, you will study specialist modules in Cyber Security, Computer Networks and Networks Security, Distributed Systems, formal methods and Computer Forensics. On this pathway, you will graduate with the degree titleBachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science (Cyber Security) Explore our other Computer Science programme and pathway options: Computer Science BSc (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Algorithms and Optimisation) (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Artificial Intelligence) (Hons) Computer Science BSc (Data Science) (Hons) We also offer a four year MEng (master’s) programmeComputer Science MEng.

This programme is also available as an option with a Year in Industry, Year in China or Year Abroad. Our Computer Science BSc programmes are accredited by the British Computer Society which means that the course is continually updated and adapted to reflect new technologies and emerging trends. Accredited by BCS, so opens up a wide variety of career opportunities with excellent employment prospects.

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