Cyber Security

Train for a cyber security career with an innovative London-based degree delivered with cutting-edge technology. You'll master platform security, ethical hacking, managing communication networks and operating systems.

Why study this degree?

1. Kick start your development with a degree collaboratively developed with industry players and based on the CyBOK framework
2. Build your knowledge of cyber security tools and practices
3. Address one of the most significant global issues of today
4. Help protect our society, economy, national security and privacy
5. Successfully evaluate cyber security issues, recognise best practices and analyse possible solutions to overcoming cyber threats.

This cyber security degree, aligned with NCSC CyBoK 1.1, will launch your career in protecting data. You’ll learn to evaluate cyber security issues, apply best practices, and analyse solutions to combat cyber threats.

The course combines theory and hands-on practice, focusing on cloud computing and the latest cyber security tools. You’ll gain the skills to analyse digital evidence, construct secure software, and address potential threats, preparing you to meet the growing demand for cyber security expertise.

Year 1
ear 1 includes modules to introduce you to practice as a professional, supporting collaboration, entrepreneurship, and enterprise. These modules build industry connections from the outset, developing the interdisciplinary skills and professional currency needed throughout your degree.

Modules may include:

• Rave Beginnings in Computing

• Computer Systems

• System Automation

• Network Systems

• Computing in Society

• Databases

Year 2
Year 2 deepens your skills through workshops, lectures, and self-directed study. Professional Life modules offer industry-aligned opportunities - with Semester 2 providing hands-on experience of industry practices to build your employability and entrepreneurial skills.

Modules may include:

• Cyber Risk Management

• Network Security

• Security Testing

• Digital Forensics

• Professional Skills

• Cloud Based Systems

Year 3
Final year refines everything developed across Years 1 and 2 through lectures, workshops, and self-directed study. You'll adopt a professional approach to project management and build an outward-facing portfolio to support your next steps.

Modules may include:

• Cyber Security Automation

• Cloud Based Security

• Security Operations

• Secure Software Development

• Career Preparation

• Final Major Project

You'll explore six key areas of cyber security: networking, databases, software development and management, cyber security, artificial intelligence and machine learning, ethics
and regulations. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.

You will be continually assessed throughout the course using a variety of methods including oral assessment, portfolio, practical assignments, presentations, reflective written documents, and industry-focused reports. Formative assessment will be used throughout the modules to assess progress, while summative assessment will take place in the latter stages of each module. For more information, please visit our website.