Cyber Security

Are you interested in running professional networks and keeping them safe from cyber criminals? Do you have a passion for computing, software development and emerging technologies?

For families, businesses and governments, the systems and information in their networks are valuable assets. As cyber criminals find increasingly innovative ways to infiltrate, interrupt and impersonate, securing this information online has never been more important.

This degree has been designed to expose you to cutting-edge topics like Cyber Security Fundamentals, Programming, and Networking. You’ll gain expertise in advanced, in-demand areas such as Machine Learning in Cyber Security and Trustworthy Intelligence Systems, with a key focus on artificial intelligence. We’ll provide you with opportunities to apply your learning to real-world scenarios in our Tech Hub laboratories and workspaces, home to industry-standard tools for cyber security training.

You’ll graduate with the technical skills and professional attributes that employers value. With an understanding of global cyber security trends, you’ll also be prepared for international career opportunities. We’ll equip you with knowledge and skills that are highly sought-after by organisations that need your protection from imminent cyber-attacks.

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Throughout the programme there is a combination of different forms of assessment to test intellectual development, vocational capability and critical thinking. Portfolios and project work assess your ability to collect and synthesise material into a coherent submission. Coursework involves individual and group-based activities, case studies and problem-solving exercises. Examinations take a variety of forms, using both seen and unseen questions.