Cyber Security BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Cyber Security BSc (Hons)
Technology and computer systems are becoming ever more integrated with our day-to-day lives, meaning the protection of all the data and information they contain is paramount.
With many organisations and businesses now considering the protection of online information a critical business issue, there’s an increased focus and demand on the role of cyber security.
The specialist techniques taught as part of this course will help prepare you for a career in a rapidly growing industry which is currently faced with a shortage of skills.
Our graduates have progressed into careers in industry, government and law enforcement, as security analysts, penetration testers, forensic investigators and cyber security engineers, at organisations such as Deloitte, Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), Airbus, and Rolls-Royce.
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Curriculum
First year
- C Programming 1
- C Programming 2
- Computer Ethics
- Computer Law and Cyber Security Management
- Computer Systems
- Computer Networks
- Mathematics for Computation
- Database Design & Implementation
Second year
- Introduction to Research
- Web Application Development
- Windows Forensics
- Linux Security
- Cryptography
- Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response
- Software and Security Management
- Penetration Testing
Third year
- Final Year Project
- Professionalism in Forensics and Security
- Emergent Topics in Security
- Malware Analysis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
This programme has been developed to help give students the skills needed for careers in the cyber security industry.
Graduates have excellent opportunities to pursue careers in industry, government, or law enforcement in roles such as a security analyst, penetration tester, forensic investigator, or cyber security engineer. Previous graduates from our cyber security programmes have gone on to work for organisations such as Deloitte, GCHQ, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce.