Combine your interest in programming, computer networks and security to become the cyber security professional of the future.
Security is now an essential part of business and the demand for highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals is increasing. On this rewarding course we’ll provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to build secure and compliant systems that meet the needs of employers, preparing you for an exciting career.
The skills you’ll gain on this course will be in high demand in tomorrow’s world. The cyber security sector is facing a significant skills gap at a time when threats and the legal and commercial consequences of inadequate security are increasing. Emerging areas such as the Internet of Things and Smart Cities offer new opportunities for us all, but also new vulnerabilities to accidental or malicious actions.
Cyber security is about understanding attack methods and learning how to protect individuals and organisations against them. We’ll teach you all about identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer networks and systems, as well as learning how to protect them against hacker attacks.
Why study with us
- Take part in our ‘Computing Challenge’, where first year students work as teams to design and develop a new app in a competitive and supportive environment.
- You’ll get to use the specialist software utilised by the Police and other forensic investigators. This includes a range of investigative software and multi-processor password cracking software.
- Learn from our Laboratory of Security and Forensic Research in Computing, which carries out internationally recognised security and forensic research.
What you’ll do
Cyber security professionals are in huge demand,
particularly since the General data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and
Data Protection Act 2018 came into force, so there are fantastic job
opportunities out there for you.
This demand for cyber security professionals will
only increase as the digital revolution takes shape. The Internet of
Things and smart environments (e.g. smart homes, roads and cities) will
pose new risks that will need to be tackled.
The UK Government has invested £1.9 billion in a
cyber security strategy and identified a 20 year skills gap. This will
create new opportunities for the next generation of cyber security
graduates.
Module Overview
YEAR 1
Compulsory Modules
- The Computing Challenge
- Programming
- Introduction to Programming
- Introduction to Networking
- Computer Systems and Security
- Systems Analysis and Database Design
- Interactive Applications
Compulsory Modules
- Advanced Programming with C++
- The Agile Professional
- Computer Security
- Network Management
- Digital Evidence and Incident Response
- Information Security Management
YEAR 3
Compulsory Modules
- Secure Software and Malware Analysis
- Wireless and Mobile Networks
- Penetration Testing
- Advanced Cyber Security
- Project (Double)
Future careers
Cyber security is a highly competitive industry which calls for people with advanced technical and personal skills. There is a varied range of career opportunities in this growing field.
When you graduate, you’ll be ready to take on professional cyber security roles such as:
- Data recovery expert
- Ethical hacker/penetration tester
- Forensic investigator and consultant, including careers in the Police
- Network administrator
- Secure system architect
- Security consultant
- Security engineer
- Security research assistant
- T system management
Your advanced skills and knowledge will open doors to many other graduate-level careers.
Accreditations and Memberships
*Scholarships available for international students.
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