Computer Science (Cyber Security)

About this programme

Cyber threats are one of the biggest challenges to governments, industries and individuals. Study BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) and join the groundbreaking work to keep digital systems safe in a connected world. You’ll study all the essentials of application development, from programming to software engineering, databases, information security, and artificial intelligence. Explore advanced technologies in the rapidly developing field of cyber security on a specialist pathway that matches your career ambitions. Learn how to identify and prevent cyber threats, understand the legal and ethical context, and build security into systems from the ground up. Work with leading researchers at the world-renowned Information Security Group at Royal Holloway. The BSc course is fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Our teaching team contributes to cutting-edge research and works with industry, bringing their real-world experience in to the course. You’ll be equipped with practical and transferable skills and a competitive edge to follow a high-level career. Graduates go on to tackle today’s cyber security challenges at large companies like Microsoft, IBM, and Proctor & Gamble. We keep strong links with our alumni, who can often provide advice, contacts and networking opportunities. We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible. This module teaches programming and object-orientation concepts. Students will learn about program basics (variables, types, scope, lifetimes), cont