Computer Science (Cybersecurity) with Placement Year

About this programme

In today's interconnected world, our software systems, devices, and data are constantly connected to the internet, bringing with it the significant risk of cyberthreats and cyberattacks. Cybersecurity, the practice of protecting systems, networks, and software from digital attacks, has become crucial. On the Computer Science (Cybersecurity) BSc degree course, you’ll gain a good understanding of computer science and a grasp of the important elements of a computer system before specialising in Cybersecurity. You’ll develop a thorough appreciation of computer systems and learn essential cybersecurity techniques to mitigate threats, reduce disruptions, and minimise the costs associated with security breaches. Cybersecurity graduates have a wide range of careers open to them. Perhaps you’ll start by becoming a Cybersecurity analyst, architect, consultant or programmer in an organisation. Such roles may be a useful grounding for later setting up your own business in the area. Our course is designed for flexibility, so if you’re not sure which route you want to take, you can select modules and specialise gradually during your time with us. You can transfer between Computer Science and Business Computing up to the start of Level 2, then, should you wish, to choose a specialism up to the start of Level 3. We know that when you graduate, you’ll be working on large projects. That’s why one third of each year of our programmes is project-based. On Levels 1 and 2, you’ll build a software solution in a team, and in your final year you’ll carry out an individual project. You’ll also h