BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The University of Salford’s BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security combines computer science fundamentals with cyber focus. Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), it covers programming, operating systems, networks, cryptography, attack diagnosis, forensics, evidence preservation, risk management and legal awareness. You'll complete industry projects, develop judgment, adopt approaches via employer partnerships, preparing you for security-focused roles.
Career Outcomes: On graduation you'll have a practical portfolio. There's a shortage of cyber specialists and rising demand for security analysts, penetration testers, security auditors, information security managers. Alumni have worked with Sainsbury's, Cisco, Microsoft and local North West tech firms.
Cybercriminals are using sophisticated techniques to infiltrate IT systems and steal valuable data. Help businesses and organisations to fight back by building cyber security knowledge and skills with our BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security degree.
Designed to fill an emerging global skills gap, our fast-growing course will take your interest in computer science, and enhance it with a specialist cyber focus. Accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, our course will build your understanding of the inner workings of programmes, operating systems and networks, so you understand how cyber-attacks happen.
As you complete specially-designed projects, you will develop the ability to think conceptually and cultivate independent technical judgement, as you prepare for future security-related roles. We’ll ensure you adopt a professional approach, making you aware of laws, regulations and competencies needed to work with other IT professionals.
You will:
- Learn how to diagnose attacks and use forensics to determine the extent of damage
- Develop an understanding of cryptography to address security concerns
- Know how to preserve evidence so you can work within an ethical framework
- Build risk management knowledge so you can actively manage threats
This is for you if...
- You're passionate about computing and are excited about how to fight cybercrime
- You're interested in how things work rather than just wanting to use them
- You've got keen attention to detail, enjoy problem-solving and like to use your initiative
Delivered across three years - or four, if you choose to include an industry placement, our BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security degree is designed to develop your in-depth knowledge and understanding of programming, computer systems, data mining, security and network penetration testing.
In you're final year you'll take further cybersecurity-focused modules, including cyber investigation and malware and exploit analysis. You'll also complete an individual project that will demonstrate your knowledge and skills
Learning Experience
Embedding collaboration with industry and working on real-world projects is an essential aspect of studying computing at Salford. In your second year, you'll have the opportunity to take part in our three-week-long industry challenge, Hackcamp. Working in a team with other second-year computing students, you'll develop a web-hosted dashboard or application to meet a real-life brief, set by one of our industry partners. At the end of the three weeks, students also have the chance to present their finished project at our Hackcamp showcase day.
Working on real-world set briefs alongside your specialist studies will give you the skills and knowledge you need to prepare for an exciting career in tech. You will also bring all of your learning together by completing an individual project in your final year, where you can focus on an area of software engineering of your choice.
Industry Placement
On this course, you'll have the option to take an industry placement between years two and three. Although you’ll be responsible for securing your own placement, our tutors will support you all the way, from helping you to apply to providing support while you are on placement.
By successfully completing a placement year, you will enhance your graduate employment prospects and can add 'with professional experience' to your final degree award.
Year one
- Database Systems
- Computer System Internals and Linux
- Programming 1
- Programming 2
- Professional Development and Practices
- Web Development and Human-Computer Interfaces
Year two
- Client Server Systems
- Data Structures
- Network Penetration Testing
- Career Development
- Networking and Security
- AI and Data Mining
- Software Projects with Agile Techniques
Year three
- Cyber Investigation
- Malware and Exploit Analysis
- Information Security Management
- Project
Optional modules - choose one
- Mobile Development
- Business Management
- Virtual Reality and 3D Games
- Deep Learning
- Advanced Web Development
Once you complete the full honours degree, you'll graduate with exciting and rewarding career opportunities ahead of you. With demonstrable programming skills, supported by a large portfolio of practical work, you'll have an excellent set of computer science skills and a specialism in cyber security.
Designed to fill an emerging global skills gap, our fast-growing course will take your interest in computer science, and enhance it with a specialist cyber focus. There is currently a shortage of cybersecurity specialists, with a rise in demand for security analysts, penetration testers, security auditors and information security managers.
Our computer science alumni have found employment with leading national companies across a range of industries, including Sainsbury's, Cisco, Microsoft, SIS, Autotrader, HMRC, Ferranti and Civica, plus local firms emerging in the fast-growing North West tech community.
