Learn about the dynamic world of Cyber Security. You’ll develop robust systems that are secure against cyber threats.

Course overview

Studying Cyber Security will give you the skills and knowledge to develop dependable software systems.

You’ll learn about:

security mechanisms for computing

software verification techniques and tools

cryptography

cryptographic protocols

We’ll focus on the design and development of dependable software systems, including:

cryptographies

software verification technology

In your first two years, you’ll study a broad Computer Science curriculum. You’ll learn about problem-solving, program design and implementation.

In your final year, you’ll learn more about cyber security and study more specialised modules.

Our Computer Science with Cyber Security degree will prepare you for a career in different technical roles. You’ll be able to work in software houses, with companies designing and deploying dependable software in safety-critical industry sectors.

Study abroad

Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.

You can choose to spend up to a year studying at a partner institution overseas.

If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year

Careers support

We want all our students to succeed in their careers. That’s why we’ve designed our courses to give you the skills employers are looking for. You can also go to guest lectures from industry professionals, mock interviews, and professional skills workshops.

Every year, the school hosts a week of career events. In the past, these have included:

hackathon workshops

placement discussions

coding and enterprise challenges

employer talks

networking events

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative..