Cyber Security (R60)

Open University

Step into one of today’s fastest-growing fields with this BCS-accredited and NCSC-certified cyber security degree, equipping you with the skills to protect digital systems, investigate breaches, and understand the human, technical and legal dimensions of cyber security. You’ll study networking, cyber defence and digital forensics, exploring how systems can be both built and broken. Alongside technical expertise, you’ll develop the critical thinking needed to anticipate threats, design solutions, and respond to incidents. Whether you see yourself as a security analyst, forensic investigator or consultant, this degree can open doors across sectors.

- Study curriculum aligned with The Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) and the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CISSec) framework - The growing demands of the cybersecurity sector and a shortage of skilled professionals will increase job opportunities - Develop your understanding of how cyber security fits into business and commerce through applied learning - Demonstrate your knowledge and skills through a substantial independent cybersecurity-related project - Benefit from a BCS-accredited and NCSC-certified degree