Computer Science with Cyber Security

About this programme

There's plenty of opportunities to explore our campus and meet us. Sign up for email alerts to be the first to know of any upcoming events. Cyber security covers concepts, policies, guidelines, tools and technologies used to protect the cyber environment, organisational assets and users. Protect the digital world with cyber security expertise: Develop the practical skills and theoretical understanding needed to tackle cyber threats, protect organisations and build a career in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology. You will gain a strong foundation in programming, mathematics and computing principles before specialising in areas including identity, trust, secure systems and the engineering challenges behind modern cyber security. Solve real-world security challenges: Explore how cyber security operates in practice, developing the ability to balance technical, commercial and societal considerations while working on complex problems through a focused cyber security project. Study in modern facilities at the heart of our computing community: You'll learn in the purpose-built Ian Wand Building, with access to software and hardware laboratories, collaborative learning spaces and specialist research facilities that support both teaching and world-leading research. Graduate with industry experience: Add a Placement Year to gain valuable workplace experience, strengthen your CV and put your knowledge into practice before starting your career. See MEng in Computer Science with Cyber Security (with a year in industry).