Are you interested in understanding the evolving security threats to end-users of technology in order to prevent hackers, computer viruses, and large-scale cyber-attacks?

The rate and prevalence of threats to Information Technology systems means that government agencies, police authorities and defence organisations need people who can efficiently create systems to combat them.

On this course, you will explore the evolving threat landscape and gain applied skills in building and managing secure systems. In addition to core computing skills, you will learn the fundamental concepts of psychology, business, law, and management that relate to cyber security in technology.

With the threat landscape constantly developing, this course will teach you to be a strategic thinker and be a step ahead of the hackers – understanding the threats and implementing the solutions to combat them.

This is one of eight undergraduate computing courses we offer at BU. As we understand that it can be difficult to know what area you’d like to specialise in, all of these courses share a common first year, giving you the time to really explore the subject before deciding on a specialism. You only need to apply for one of the courses in the framework and you will have the opportunity to change your final degree title during your study with us. 

87% of our final year students agree that our staff are good at explaining things and 92% of our graduates are in work and/or studying 6 months after graduation. There was insufficient data to publish information specifically for this course. This is either because the course size is small or respondent numbers were low. Therefore, the data displayed is for all students in computer science.

The modern focus on computing and IT means that cyber security is a growing priority for organisations of every size, while the likes of government agencies, NGOs, police authorities and defence organisations are placing increasing importance on cyber security. This course is designed to provide the cyber security specialists of the future, filling a skills gap in the IT sector.

So this course at BU really prepares you for work in this ever-changing sector. You will have the opportunity to make connections in the industry through work placements and your skills will be highly sought after once you graduate. Within six months of completing their course, 92% of our students who study Computer Science courses are working or studying.