Our specialist BSc Computing course focuses on Web Development and Cyber Security, equipping you with the skills and knowledge you need to be able to develop robust online applications that manage the challenges faced in the design, development, and maintenance of secure on online applications that are needed to run on computing devices to include, laptops, smartphones. Cyber Security continues to dominate the headlines and has a major influence in the privacy and confidentiality of millions of people. It plays a pivotal role in society, where secure and reliable software is needed to hold our personal information and valuable business data assets. There is a growing demand in the expertise to create the reliable, robust, and secure online applications.

During this course, you will learn about the design and development of Web-based Software and the importance of putting Cyber Security at the heart of your design considerations. Our course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to embrace the interesting challenges faced in Cyber Security and web-based software applications development. You will be given real life industry examples to reinforce your theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

We’re here to support you in achieving your ambitions, no matter what they might be. During your time studying this Software Engineering degree, we will help you to identify your skills and strengths, as well as gaining practical experience to help you appeal to potential employers. We’re so confident that you will secure a paid position or continue your studies once you graduate and complete one of our awards, which is why we have created the Northampton Employment Promise.

Our specialist degree in Web Development and Cyber Security gives you the skills and knowledge you need to work in a range of roles including design, development, maintenance, and management of secure web-based applications, systems, and networks.

Our graduates have gone onto working with employers such as Microsoft, IBM, Barclaycard, Network Rail, and HMGCC. Commonly, they work in the following job roles: Information security officer, Penetration Tester, Forensic computer Analyst, Security Architect, IT Security Engineer, Systems Security Administrator, IT Security Consultant, Applications developer, Web Designer/Developer, and Database Developer.