Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

Why study this course with LJMU?

• State-of-the-art computing facilities with specialist computer security software
• Practical, hands-on experience incorporated into modules wherever possible
• High quality teaching from staff involved in internationally recognised research.
• Graduates increasingly in demand as IT security problems escalate
• Opportunity to undertake a 12-month paid industrial work placement
• Strong links with local and national organisations including Xyone Security, Fujitsu, IBM, Eutechnyx and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
• International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme
• Start month: September
• Campus location: City Campus

About your course

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security at Liverpool John Moores University is informed by internationally important research, which means your studies will be at the forefront of developments in this important field. The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).

As we increase the scope of our working and personal lives online there has been a rise in the number of attacks being made against information systems by hackers and other criminals looking to steal resources. It seems that on a weekly basis there is another news story detailing a new ransomware attack or a new vulnerability in a piece of software used by the public.

The UK government has identified a skills gap and therefore a need for more staff trained in Computer Security. Students graduating from the Computer Security course will be in demand by companies looking to fill their Computer Security roles with trained staff. LJMU has a growing national and international reputation for its research into computer security and this expertise ensures the degree is at the leading edge of developments in this discipline.

Course modules

Year 1

• Introduction to Programming
• Computer Systems
• Professional Practice
• Data Modelling
• Introduction to Computer Forensics and Security
• Problem Solving for Computer Security
• Introduction to Web Development

Year 2

• Group Project
• Database Systems
• Operating Systems
• System Penetration Testing
• Secure Software Development
• Information Security Management

Year 3

• Project
• Network Forensics
• Network Defence
• Ethical Hacking
• Applied Cryptography

Professional accreditation

Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Your Learning Experience

Teaching Support Assessment

• Excellent facilities and learning resources
• Dedicated personal tutor, plus study skills support
• Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.

Career paths

Security is often cited among the top five IT skills demanded by employers.

The need to improve knowledge and education in cyber security has long been acknowledged. This means that potential careers open to you as a graduate of this programme are wide ranging and include:

• information security analyst
• computer security consultant
• network or system administrator
• software or web developer
• data analyst, data recovery, data mining
• police force intelligence officer
• guiding cyber security initiatives
• computer forensic analyst
• network security management
• education provision
• IT project manager

Tuition fees and funding

Home: £9,535 International: £18,250

Entry requirements

• BBC (112)
• GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.
• A levels: BBC
• BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM
• Access awards: Pass overall with a minimum of 112 points
• International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

How to apply

UCAS is the official application route for our full-time undergraduate courses. Further information on the UCAS application process can be found here.