BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Networks

The cyber security landscape is constantly evolving and organisations are finding it increasingly difficult to defend themselves from these constantly changing and persistent threats. It is critical that both business and government agencies protect their systems and data from potential risks arising from these threats. Because of this, there is a demand for qualified cyber security professionals.

Our Cyber Security and Networks degree course is an opportunity for you to develop knowledge and skills necessary to address these challenges and meet the demand.

The course aims to give you a fundamental understanding of how to protect organisations, networks, IT systems and individuals against cyber attacks and potential risks.

You will be taught by staff who are actively engaged in cyber security research and possess substantial experience of the application of security-related technologies in industry.

You will learn how information systems, network infrastructure and overall organisational cyber-physical environment are vulnerable to attack, and gain practical skills in assessment and management of cybersecurity risks. 

You will learn the main areas of the discipline, including Cyber Security, Security Control, Cyber Security Risks Management, Network Engineering, Information System, and Software Development with a variety of specialised topics such as Network Monitoring and business continuity within the areas of networks and cybersecurity.

You will be equipped with the knowledge and experience required to gain widely accepted industry-specific standards within the area of information security management system, project management, cybersecurity essential, and  Risk Management. 

Our Computer Science with Foundation Year programme is perfect if you want a degree in the field, but do not have the standard entry requirements.

The purpose of the extra Foundation year is to prepare you for your Computer Science programme, equipping you with the necessary academic skills and a firm grounding in the subject.

• Tawjihi: 60% for Foundation
• 3 x AS Levels: Foundation
• US High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 for Foundation
• US High School Diploma: GPA 3.0 + SAT1 1070 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
• International Baccalaureate (IB): 25 points with minimum 15 at Higher Level for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
• 3 x A Levels: Direct Entry to Bachelor's

Students who complete this programme can look forward to rewarding careers in IT, principally as Cyber Security Analysts, information security office, IT security auditor, risk analyst, or in other roles with a significant responsibility for computer, network and information security.

Graduates can also look forward to careers in system and network administration, roles which require a detailed understanding of networks and operating systems but also the methods, tools and techniques for securing them.

Typical employers are from large and medium commercial organisation, government agencies, defence cyber security operation, and many more.

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal.