Cybersecurity is at the forefront of global challenges. With cyberattacks escalating in frequency and sophistication, the demand for skilled cyber professionals has never been higher. Our Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree equips you with the technical expertise and strategic mindset to defend against these threats. Study cyber security at University College Birmingham and begin your career in a high-growth industry where you will become a vital asset in protecting individuals, businesses and nations from evolving cyber threats around the world.

Our course will enable you to develop key cyber security skills such as analysing and diagnosing problems and causes, systematic problem-solving and the ability to organise and classify large amounts of information and risks. You will also explore technical subject areas such as computer systems, networking, programming, cyber security, infrastructure and system security, software and platform security, secure operations and incident management.

Studying our degree in cyber security will give you access to our state-of-the-art IT and computer facilities, including our dedicated cyber security laboratory where you can apply your training in a controlled environment. Youll also have the chance to gain real-world experience on a paid placement, providing ideal preparation for a wide variety of jobs ranging from cyber security analyst to secure software developer, network security administrator and more.