Data security breaches are on the rise, but you can be part of the solution. With our Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence and Forensics postgraduate degree, you can expand your existing computing knowledge, and develop an applied skill set, ready to build a career in this exciting, in-demand intelligence field.

Available with full and part-time study routes starting each January and September, this Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) accredited course will provide you with both a specialist cyber security knowledge base and real-world skills, so you are ready to fight cyber crime.

During your studies, you will learn about attack (red team) and defence (blue team) strategies. You will consider established attack surfaces (networking, social engineering) and modern issues (IoT, Cloud). You will examine the trade-offs taken between security, privacy and availability.

There is a significant worldwide skills shortage in this area, particularly for graduates with the in-depth cyber security technical knowledge.  Our course is designed to provide a recognised qualification for graduates and professionals looking to develop a computer science-based skillset. By drawing on our industry knowledge and partnerships, the course provides you with a platform for future career success in cyber security management.

As a cyber security graduate, you will be ready to apply for a range of technical security-based roles within business, banking, software, networking, government, consultancy, etc.  Typical roles could include malware analyser, penetration tester, information security manager, security consultant or security programmer.