Computer Science (Cyber Security)

About this programme

Gain a solid grounding in Computer Science, while developing specialist knowledge and practical experience for a career in cyber security. Creating, transmitting and storing huge volumes of data is part of society today. But alongside the benefits, this also exposes businesses, governments and individuals to threats. Join the groundbreaking work in managing such risks. You’ll cover the latest trends and technologies in the exciting and rapidly developing field of cyber security, learning from our leading researchers at the world-renowned Information Security Group at Royal Holloway. You’ll acquire problem modelling and analysis techniques, knowledge of and practical experience in modern software-development methodologies and techniques. Project-based learning will develop your team-work skills, excellent coding skills, good communication skills, and a strong professional ethos. Our award-winning teaching team have worked as software engineers and consultants at places including Amazon, Cap Gemini and IBM. You’ll learn from their real-world experience on the MSci which has received full certification by NCSC. During your course, you can choose to add a Year in Industry. And when you finish, you’ll be equipped with a competitive edge to follow a high-level career or to do further postgraduate study. 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), contr