University of Roehampton London
BSc in Cyber Security
London, United Kingdom
BSc
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* UK Students and other students not requiring a Tier 4 visa. If you are an international student, you should apply as soon as possible
Key Summary
Cyber security is a global concern, impacting every society that relies on being digitally connected. The stakes are high. Software, hardware, systems, data, information, and people are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Cybercrime incidents span local, regional, and international boundaries, requiring skilled legal and digital forensics investigations. Cybersecurity requires passionate and dedicated individuals who can rise to its diverse and complex challenges.
Our BSc Cyber Security course cultivates creative and professional cybersecurity graduates who can solve problems, are knowledgeable, skilled, and ready for industry upon graduation. You will experience technical and non-technical cybersecurity disciplines, helping you identify your strengths and make informed decisions about future career pathways.
In your first year, you will learn about the anatomy of computing devices, how they process data, how data is stored and how to write software. You will also learn the foundations of how to secure computing devices and how to investigate and recover data forensically.
In your second and third years, you will have the opportunity to enhance your programming and digital forensics skills further and conduct live network forensics. You will also learn about cyber law, risk, governance, secure cloud computing, network security, and ethical hacking.
Between Year 2 and Year 3, you can undertake an industrial placement year, allowing you to gain valuable work experience relevant to your career aspirations.
We deliver all computing programmes in an active blended learning style, with most lectures replaced by workshops and seminars. Our approach provides a learning environment focused on collaborative working in practical lab spaces, immersed in an environment based on working in the IT industry.
We have aligned BSc Cyber Security with industrial programmes and associated certification opportunities (e.g., AWS, Splunk). Students may work towards industry-recognised certifications at an appropriate time during their degree programme, allowing them to distinguish themselves professionally early in their future careers.
Our BSc Cyber Security course develops highly sought-after skills in a growing industry.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
- Software Development 1
- Computer Systems
- Mathematics for Computer Science
- Software Development 2
- Databases
- Networking and Security Practice
Year 2
Compulsory modules
- Software Development 3
- Operating Systems
- Algorithms
- Software Engineering
- Digital Forensics
- Security Testing
Placement Year
- Industrial Placement
Year 3
Compulsory modules
- Final-Year Project
- Secure Software Development
- Secure Cloud Computing
- Cyber Risk Management
- Cyber Security Operations
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change each year.
Placement Year
This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Why take a placement?
A placement year is a perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.
How we support you
The University’s Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.
We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three-year version of your programme.
Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.
Foundation Year
This course is offered as a degree with foundation year - a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.
During the foundation year:
- Take modules in Maths which will develop your core academic and study skills.
- The syllabus includes a year-long module relevant to your chosen degree subject, such as Digital Literacy and Computational Thinking. This will provide you with a subject-specific knowledge in Computer Science which is essential for success in your degree.
The following modules form the foundation year of this degree.
Year 0 - Compulsory modules
- Communication for Academic Purposes 1
- Communication for Academic Purposes 2
- Operational Mathematics
- Disciplinary Investigation
- Digital Literacy
- Computational Thinking
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change each year.
We are ranked as the best modern university in London (Times Good University Guide 2022 and Complete University Guide 2022).
We have embedded employability throughout the curriculum of BSc Cyber Security. You will engage with project-based learning activities and assessments that reflect real-world scenarios. Our collaborative approach, team working modules, and Final Year Project demonstrate our project-based approach to learning.
Prospects for graduates in cyber security are excellent. There is a clear national skills gap in the field, meaning that there is a high demand for graduates who can demonstrate technical and professional competencies.
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll have lots of opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond and attend Roehampton’s Jobs Fair where you can find out about opportunities and meet employers.
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