Cyber Security

About the course

BSc Cyber Security is designed to equip you with the in demand skills to combat cyber threats and protect the digital world. This programme is provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre, a professional recognition granted to only a select number of undergraduate degrees, assuring exceptional quality and alignment with industry standards.

Aligned with the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge and NCSC standards, the course combines hands on experience in cybersecurity operations, AI driven threat detection and security testing with integrated project based learning. You will develop technical expertise, professional skills and a strong portfolio that showcases your ability to employers.

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in cyber security principles and practice, while gaining professional skills valued across technology, government and private sector organisations, including network security, AI threat detection, vulnerability assessment, incident response, threat hunting, system hardening, legal and ethical awareness, teamwork and project management.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Technology Projects

• Software Development

• Software Applications

• Mathematics and Algorithm

How you’ll learn

You will learn through:

• Workshop centred learning that replaces traditional lectures with hands on practical sessions

• Collaborative team based activities tackling real world cyber security challenges

• Competency based learning focused on demonstrating real technical abilities

• Personalised lab activities guided by teaching teams using industry standard tools

• Project based learning applying knowledge to meaningful, real technology scenarios

You will also have access to flexible online materials including videos, quizzes and digital resources to support independent study at your own pace.

Future opportunities

This programme is designed to address critical skills shortages in the technology sector and prepare you for a fast paced, high demand field. You will graduate with industry aligned skills, practical experience and a strong portfolio to support your career ambitions.

• Cybersecurity Analyst

• Security Operations Centre Analyst

• Vulnerability Tester

• Penetration Tester

• Risk and Compliance Specialist

• Cloud Security Specialist

You will be prepared to thrive in the cyber security and broader technology industry, equipped with both technical and professional competencies employers need.

Facilities

You will study in cutting edge facilities within the Sir David Bell building.

• Six dedicated computing labs including a specialist cyber security lab

• Access to all required software free of charge for use on personal devices

• Modern computing environments designed to support practical, industry focused learning

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply cyber security knowledge with confidence.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS