Cyber Security Bsc (hons)

In today’s highly interconnected world, organisations are relying heavily on data to operate. Data is a critical business asset that must be protected from cyber criminals trying to steal or hold data to ransom.

That’s why developing a strong cyber security strategy is a top priority for all organisations in today’s ecosystem. The Cyber Security undergraduate degree at the University of Worcester provides you with opportunities to learn and explore new skills required to protect organisations against cyber threats.

Throughout the course, you will explore a range of cyber security technologies and solutions, including computer security, distributed systems, computer forensics and ethical hacking.

This course will make you ready as a cyber security graduate to enter different security roles including cyber security analyst, IT security engineer and penetration tester.

You will have the option to extend this 3-year course by choosing to add a placement year, to help you gain industry experience and boost your employability.

Entry Requirements

• 96 UCAS Tariff points (for example, CCC at A Level) and Grade C/4 in GCSE English and Mathematics.
• Applicants with no formal qualifications may be considered for Mature Student Entry Routes.

What Will You Study

Our courses are informed by research and current developments in the discipline and feedback from students, external examiners and employers.

Modules do therefore change periodically in the interests of keeping the course relevant and reflecting best practice. The most up-to-date information will be available to you once you have accepted a place and registered for the course.

Where Could It Take You?

Demand for cyber security talents is increasing as cyber threats continue to rise and grow more powerful.

According to recent study into the UK cyber security labour market, carried out on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), a high proportion of UK businesses continue to lack staff with the technical skills, incident response skills and governance skills needed to manage their cyber security.

This course will provide graduates with a range of career opportunities in business, government and law enforcement. Potential career paths include:

• Cyber security analysts

• Ethical hackers

• Cyber security engineers

• Information security officers

• Digital forensics analysts

When you study Cyber Security at the University of Worcester, you will enhance your career prospects. We will:

• Ensure the course is designed in consultation with employers, aligned with industry standards, and taught by experienced computing professionals

• Give you the option of a paid placement year to improve your employability

• Offer you the opportunity to learn via live work-based projects, allowing you to earn as you learn and gain experience

• Give you the opportunity to gain additional professional qualifications and certification during your degree (should you wish) to build your CV

• Build in employment preparation workshops which include CV preparation, mock interviews/assessment centres, and meetings with employers to improve your prospects