Undergraduate Computer Science with Cybersecurity BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

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About this course

There is an urgent need to find solutions and answers to the ongoing threat of digital crimes, coupled with a skills gap in information security and data privacy across the employment sector.

This degree is designed to equip you with the theoretical, conceptual and practical skills needed to defend and mitigate possible threats in computing and networking environments.

You’ll gain a broad perspective on the handling of sensitive and confidential information, including consideration of government regulation and ethics.

Our academic experts will introduce you to the tools, frameworks and concepts used by adversaries (black hat) to compromise computer systems. You’ll use this knowledge to develop mitigation strategies and build strong defensive walls across the computer network and computing infrastructure.

You’ll develop practical hands-on, technical skills and awareness of the core concepts, theories and principles of how to secure data and information against breach and compromise.

Through the professional work placement and employer projects included in your degree, you’ll learn about current practices in the cybersecurity industry and be able to put theory into practice, while building your employability skills, such as teamwork and leadership.

The course provides additional opportunities to obtain professional industry-recognised certifications in areas relevant to hacking and cybersecurity, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Ethical Hacker and CompTIA Penetration Tester (PenTest), which can help you stand out in the job market.

You’ll graduate ready to apply your acquired knowledge to design, implement, manage and lead initiatives on cyber intelligence, cyber resilience and threat mitigation, working to secure data for both public and private employers in a range of computing and business-related contexts.

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Why study with us?

Gain a comprehensive understanding of threat mitigation strategies and cyberdefense intelligence.

Develop your applied knowledge of core theories, concepts, principles and policy regulations of data privacy.

Undertake professional work placements to apply theory in a real-world setting and gain highly desirable employability skills.

Enhance your CV through opportunities to obtain professional certifications from tech giants, including Cisco and Microsoft.

Program Outline

Modules

You will study a variety of modules across your programme of study. The module details given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

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Year 1

Core modules (students are required to take):

Introduction to Software Development

Computing Skills and Employability

Introduction to Tech Stack

Technology in Business

Team Project

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Year 2

Core modules (students are required to take):

Further Software Development

Professional Development and Placement

Cybersecurity

Team Project

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Year 3

Core modules (students are required to take):

Secure Development and Deployment

Project

Students are required to choose one option module from:

Advanced Network Security

Cyberoperations for Emerging Technologies

Students are required to choose one option module from:

AI applied to Cybersecurity

Data Mining and Big Data

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Professional work placements

Experience matters. That's why we include professional work placements with every undergraduate degree.

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How does it work?

Careers and Placements will work with you to find your perfect placement or help you arrange your own, whether that's in Leeds, another part of the UK or even abroad. You will be able to take part in a series of workshops, events and live ‘employer challenges’ to boost your confidence and prepare you for your placement.

During your placement, you will have an opportunity to gain degree-relevant work experience, build your knowledge of career sectors and secure valuable employer references and industry contacts. This experience will help you to shape your career decisions and find the right path for you.

Our established links with business and tech companies across the region means there are a wide range of sectors where you can undertake your placement. Previous placement providers for Computer Science students include Sky, Infinity Works, Aire Logic and TwentySix Digital. However, cybersecurity opportunities exist across the public and private sector, and we aim to match your placement to your chosen area of interest.

During your placement, you'll gain valuable work experince and acquire relevant skills in different cybersecurity roles such as ethical hacker, IT security operations, cyber-analyst, cyber-operations (CyberOps), operations management, risk management, security architect, penetration testing (Pentest), public policy and regulation, information security analyst, Cyber technical support, risk and compliance, cyberpolicy and regulation.

To find out how we can help you make your career ambitions a reality, visit:

Professional Work Placements