Our Computer Science for Cyber Security degree helps you develop your practical expertise. You will gain experience using high-end professional equipment and software tools and learn:
- computer systems
- programming
- networking
- computer science
- cyber security
- operating systems
- and software development.
Our state-of-the-art cyber security networking and server laboratories offer excellent facilities where you will:
- audit existing networks and IT systems for security issues
- analyse malware
- design and implement secure software.
You can take a placement year in industry, and you’ll work on a dissertation investigating a current issue or problem in cyber security. You can also study for your CISCO CCNA professional qualifications.
There is a shortage of skilled graduates in Cyber Security and it’s regarded as a critical area by business and government. Careers include IT professionals, penetration testers, digital forensic investigators, software developers, systems engineers and technical analysts.
