Computer Science for Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

Overview

Develop the skills you need for a career as a cyber security professional, working in a rapidly growing and vitally important industry.

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Cyber Security blends core computer science disciplines with specialist areas of cyber security such as:

• cryptography
• security technologies
• computer communications and networks
• electronic business

If you enjoy solving problems, are innovative and creative, and have a passionate interest in technology this programme is tailor made for you. Our graduates make a positive impact on society, not only through preventing and reducing cyber security attacks, but by applying the wide-ranging skills developed on this programme in other areas of information technology.

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This programme shares a common first year with our other Computer Science programmes, allowing you to transfer before the start of the second year if you feel an alternative course suits your emerging interests or career aspirations better.

The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science for Cyber Security draws on our outstanding research strengths and expertise. Our Department of Computer Science is one of the longest established in the UK, and we have a strong heritage within the subject.

Career prospects

The importance of cyber security is growing in every area of our technology driven, interconnected society – from state sponsored hacking, to industrial espionage to personal privacy, the subject is now high profile and high priority.

Knowledge in this area is in high demand, and there is a significant skills gap – meaning you’ll be highly employable. A range of other career opportunities will also be open to you on graduation.

Computers are what underpin, support and transform science, business, society and every aspect of modern life. Our graduates have been highly regarded and sought after.

Recent graduates from our computer science courses have gone on to work in many fascinating areas and industries, working at companies such as:

• IBM
• Intel
• Microsoft
• Hewlett-Packard (HP)
• Cap Gemini
• FDM Group
• Centrica
• BBC
• British Sky Broadcasting
• Rolls Royce
• JP Morgan
• NHS trusts
• GE
• Deutsche Post AG
• Goldman Sachs
• Skipton Building Society
• Societe General
• Expressbank
• Thomson Reuters

Inspiring the female IT leaders of the future

We are committed to increasing diversity in IT, as women are still under-represented across the industry, especially at higher echelons, and they're also likely to be paid less than their male counterparts for the same work.

The University of Bradford is a great place for women aspiring to work in the IT sector, offering a highly inclusive environment in which to develop your skills and learn from outstanding academics and professionals. Our IT Director Juliette Atkinson was recently shortlisted for three Women in Tech Excellence Awards.

Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.