A recent report estimates that the cyber security industry requires an extra 3.4 million professionals worldwide (1). Qualified cyber security professionals have access to excellent career opportunities and competitive salaries. The University of Bolton's BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with foundation year and industrial placement course is an ideal route into this dynamic and evolving industry. By studying with us, you can learn how to protect data and information systems from cyber breaches while experiencing life at our supportive, student-focused, multicultural campus.Covering how to design secure computer systems, this forward-thinking degree emphasises secure software development and promotes a deep understanding of the structure of computing systems. The course begins with a foundation year that offers an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of computing, programming, logic and problem-solving. It's designed to prepare you for degree-level study. As you progress through the degree, you'll develop technical knowledge and applied skills in security defence techniques and counter-measures, ready to protect computer systems and electronic infrastructures from attack. In particular, we'll focus on helping you learn to design and develop your own security tools for probing, analysing and defending computer systems against attack.Our expert and dedicated team will cover how to analyse and evaluate security threats and vulnerabilities to information systems, perform security risk assessments and develop security controls, processes and software. We'll support you as you learn how to respond to security incidents and implement resolution activities. The department's strong links with business mean you'll have the chance to work on ‘live briefs in your coursework assignments, so you'll have the opportunity to enjoy real-world context and application for the skills and knowledge we'll help you develop.