BSc (Hons) COMPUTER SCIENCE (CYBER SECURITY)

Careers

An indispensable role in any organisation where data safeguarding is crucial, Cyber Security specialists are in increasingly high demand.

Driven by the rising incidence of cyber attacks in recent years, LinkedIn research shows that UK organisations currently have a cybersecurity skills gap, and  existing vacancies are hard to fill.

And demand isn't just in the UK - cyber security specialists are in increasingly high demand all over the world because whatever data an organisation holds, it needs to be safeguarded.

The course modules have a strong focus on real-world scenarios and applications. Each module provides the opportunity to work on a real-life scenario in the form of coursework in the dedicated labs. When you have finished a module, you can develop a specialty and can take an industry certificate aligned to the EC-Council. You can also join various technical clubs or a research project under supervision of academics.

Recent graduates from the BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme have gone on to start tech careers at companies including:

• Accenture
• F5
• Framatome
• JP Morgan
• NHS
• PWC
• Skanska.

Placements

For those students who choose to take the four year sandwich course, the third year is spent on an industrial placement in the UK and guided by our dedicated team. This four-year Sandwich option is a great opportunity to understand the way that the industry functions and to gain an appreciation of the commercial environment. You’ll spend a year in the workplace, honing your skills and enacting what you've learnt in real-world systems. Regular online contact with tutors, peer-contact and placement support will be maintained throughout the year.

Access to industry-standard tools and software

You will get experience using industry-standard tools and software as part of your studies which will be invaluable on your CV. These include:

• Python - Jupyter Notebook
• R
• Tableau Desktop
• Microsoft Power BI
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Collab
• Microsoft SQL Server
• NetBeans with JDK
• Oracle
• SAS
• Visual Paradigm.

You will have remote access to most software via AppsAnywhere. We also have a cyber security lab, which is used for specialised modules and several printers, including large format printers.

1. Amazon Web Services (IS software development and IT infrastructure). We have consulted with AWS on Data Engineering and Cloud/Security Technologies and on various aspects of IS software development and IT infrastructure. We have a number of new modules that can benefit directly from the support of a state-of-the-art virtualised environment. Our team have spent a considerable amount of time discussing our new course plans with experts from the AWS team to ensure our proposed curriculum aligns with expected industry standards and best practice.

1. Taylor and Francis Group (IT Publishing Industry). We have collaborated in projects in the area of web development and security, including various aspects of software development and IT infrastructure. They have supplied guest speakers providing contemporary/specialist advice in the area of software project management for IT based projects. For this course we’ve shared our course plans with them and discussed ways to potentially enhance the content and delivery.
2. EC-Council | Cybersecurity Certifications

Through the EC-Council, we have access to a state-of-the-art Cloud Virtual Environment where you can simulate real-life scenarios.  We consulted with the EC-Council on the curriculum, and have aligned the content to reflect best practice and industry expectations. For example, you can use Cyber Security Labs wherever you are via virtual platforms. When you finish some modules, you can to sit the Certified Ethical Hacker exams which are widely recommended by employers in. As we are an EC-Council Academic Partner, you can sit the exam at a discounted fee.