BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security

As you complete specially designed projects, you will develop the ability to think conceptually, and cultivate independent technical judgement, as you prepare for future cyber security related roles. We’ll ensure you adopt a professional approach, making you aware of laws, regulations and competences needed to work with other it professionals.

Cyber criminals are using sophisticated techniques to infiltrate I.T systems and steal valuable data. Help businesses and organisations to fight back by building cyber security knowledge and skills with our 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. 

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 cyber crime
• You're interested in how things work rather than just wanting to use them
• You've got a keen attention to detail, enjoy problem-solving and like to use your initiative

Course Delivery

• 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, cyber security and network penetration testing.  
• In your final year you'll take further cyber security 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 computer science with cyber security 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 computer science and cyber security 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 cyber security. 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 cyber security 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
• 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
• NewDeep Learning
• Advanced Web Development

What will I be doing?
You'll develop your cyber security and computer science knowledge and skills through a blend of theoretical, collaborative and practical methods. These include: 

• Practical laboratory-based activities
• Case studies
• Group work
• Project work

You'll be assessed using a combination of formats. These include:

• Examinations to assess your immediate response to a set of unseen problems
• Assignments to assess your response to a larger problem
• Practical tests to assess your ability to apply appropriate skills to a problem
• Projects to assess your ability to create a plan, identify possibilities, make decisions, carry out the plan, and reflect on the choices and outcome
• Software development tasks to demonstrate your work