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Cyber Security - BSc (Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University

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(4.2)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Location

Cambridge Campus

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2027

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Duration

3 Year

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Course info

Gain the essential knowledge and skills to become a cyber security professional, protecting vital IT services. Cyber attacks make headlines across the globe, and demand for talented computing graduates is outstripping supply. With governments and organisations increasing their cyber protection budgets, there’s never been a better time to study cyber security at ARU. Develop your knowledge and skills in our specialist computing labs, and start to specialise in areas of cyber security that particularly interest you. We'll help you fine-tune your network and data skills, and make your mark in the global cyber security industry


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Why ARU?

* Study in the Silicon Fen, home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and more – the perfect opportunity to connect with top employers * Bring the world of work to life through [Live Briefs](https://www.aru.ac.uk/404-not-found?item=web%3a%7bE43BE3D5-C9AB-4A1C-930E-3BBCBED120BE%7d%40en), designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving * Gain recognised certifications as you study: we're a Cisco Networking Academy, a CompTIA Academic Partner, an EC-Council Academic Partner, VMWare Academy, and AWS Academy * Use [specialist labs](https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/support-and-facilities/world-class-facilities/computing-and-information-science) and a virtual NetLab, equipped with cyber security and forensics tools and operating systems.

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Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Introduction to Networks (30 credits)
Introduction to System Architecture and Automation (30 credits)
Software Principles (30 credits)
Core Mathematics for Computing (15 credits)
Cyber Crime Fundamentals (15 credits)
Modules (Year 2)
Cloud and IoT (15 credits)
Network Routing and Switching Essentials (30 credits)
Digital Security (15 credits)
Networking Technologies (30 credits)
Principles of Digital Forensics (15 credits)
Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Modules (Year 3)
Final Project (30 credits)
Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (15 credits)
Digital Forensics and Malware Science (15 credits)
Professional Issues: Computing and Society (15 credits)
Security Management, Operations and Analytics (30 credits)
Software Security (15 credits)
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Tuition fees
Student living
£9,790 per year
Students from Domestic

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Overall ratingRating icon4.2
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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