Course Overview

The government has identified a shortage in qualified graduates in the area of cyber-security, calling it a ‘national vulnerability that must be resolved’ in its National Cyber-security Strategy.

This new programme will address this growing skills gap by training you in the identification and mitigation of security threats. Gain the necessary technical knowledge and software engineering skills to ensure that organisations can keep their business and customers safe.

The practical orientation of our programme, and industry input, will enable you to gain the range of professional skills you will need to start a career in cyber-security. Throughout the course, you will develop expertise in cyber-security and the key applications of computing science in each year of the programme. Particular emphasis is placed on applications in industry and commerce. You will focus on a range of topics including security management, designing secure systems and human factors in security.

You will spend your third year in a paid professional placement of direct relevance to your studies. This placement will give you invaluable practical experience in a real work environment and will further enhance your career prospects. Our staff will help you find a suitable placement and support you during your year.

You will benefit from our range of teaching methods and learning styles including: lectures, seminars and small group discussions, lab exercises and practical classes, computer-aided learning, individual and group projects.

Assessment will be through a combination of written and oral examinations, class tests, individual and group coursework, projects, presentations and practical assessments.