Computer Science with Cyber Security

A Computer Science with Cyber Security degree at Brighton prepares you to design and develop secure software systems and protect data, privacy and infrastructure across organisations. You’ll build solid computer science foundations and specialise in cyber defence, learning how to prevent breaches, assess vulnerabilities and engineer resilient services. Project work and the option of a paid placement year help you put learning into practice and showcase your capabilities to employers.

At Brighton you’ll be part of a supportive community that helps you grow, whatever your background. The course is full of opportunities to build real‑world experience through team projects, hackathons, employer‑set briefs and an optional year‑long placement. Our inclusive approach to learning means we help you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Graduates progress into roles such as software engineer, cybersecurity analyst, secure systems developer, network security engineer and cloud/DevOps engineer or continue to postgraduate study and research.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Gain a degree with professional accreditation from BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT, aligning your learning with industry benchmarks and supporting professional recognition.

• Cyber specialism from the start – develop core computer science knowledge – programming, systems, networks, databases – while learning the security principles and techniques used to design and evaluate secure systems.

• Brighton’s thriving tech community – study in a city known for digital innovation, with opportunities to connect with local tech companies and attend events such as the UX Brighton Conference.

• Learn specialist technical skills – master programming, algorithms, data structures and software engineering, alongside advanced topics in AI, cybersecurity and cloud computing.

• Hands-on experience from day one – work on real-world projects using industry-standard tools and practices, including Agile development, version control and collaborative coding.

• Boost your CV with work experience opportunities, including an optional paid placement year, funded internships and employer-led projects.

• Learn in specialist facilities – train in our networking and cybersecurity labs, immersive UX spaces and software development suites equipped with modern technologies.

• Contribute to research and innovation – get involved in projects exploring AI, data analytics, human-computer interaction and emerging digital technologies.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Computer Science with Cyber Security
Brighton & Hove has a vibrant tech scene, from creative digital and UX studios to data, cloud and cybersecurity firms, offering meet-ups, internships and graduate roles. Studying here connects your projects to an active community and a city known for its innovation and start‑up culture.