Cyber Security

As computing technology becomes more integral to our homes, workplaces and public services, cybercrime is increasingly widespread and dangerous. With our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, you’ll be part of the solution as you learn to investigate breaches and develop secure systems.

You’ll specialise in identifying different cyber security attacks and mitigation techniques, detecting and responding to network-based intrusions, ethical hacking and testing approaches, and digital forensics. And because other people’s private data is involved, you’ll also explore the legal and ethical implications and how they relate to cyber security.

Throughout our cyber security degree, you’ll also gain a broad understanding of core computing subjects, such as programming, databases, computer networks and how operating systems work. Group work will develop your communication, teamworking and project management abilities and you’ll learn to think logically and use your initiative to critically analyse problems. By the time you graduate, you’ll have a set of skills that are in high demand in our technology-led world, across both the public and private sectors.

This course is available with a foundation year.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Top 10 for cyber security: We’re ranked 6th in the UK for our information technology and systems courses (Complete University Guide 2026).

• Study in cutting-edge facilities: Our facilities include teaching labs equipped with high-spec PCs with specialist, industry-standard software, a games lab, UX lab with VR headsets and a dedicated computing and maths learning studio.

• Taught by leading researchers: Our diverse research directly informs our teaching. This focuses on digital and cyber-physical systems, machine and deep learning, and the responsible and ethical use of AI.

• Placement opportunities: The four-year placement route gives you the opportunity to spend your third year on an industry placement, boosting your employment prospects on graduation.

• Graduate ready for the future: Experience working as part of a professional team finding solutions to complex problems via group projects, and develop your skill through hackathons, gaming events and the Students' Union Computing Society.