Cyber Security BSc (Hons) (FdSc)

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Studying our degree in cyber security will give you access to our state-of-the-art it and computer facilities, including our dedicated cyber security laboratory where you can apply your training in a controlled environment.

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3-4 Years

Course Details

Studying our degree in cyber security will give you access to our state-of-the-art it and computer facilities, including our dedicated cyber security laboratory where you can apply your training in a controlled environment. 

You’ll also have the chance to gain real-world experience on a paid placement, providing ideal preparation for a wide variety of jobs ranging from cyber security analyst to secure software developer, network security administrator and more.

Our Cyber Security course also includes an additional Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) Level 4 in Cyber Security. 

  • Cybersecurity is at the forefront of global challenges. With cyberattacks escalating in frequency and sophistication, the demand for skilled cyber professionals has never been higher. Our Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree equips you with the technical expertise and strategic mindset to defend against these threats. Study cyber security at University College Birmingham and begin your career in a high-growth industry where you will become a vital asset in protecting individuals, businesses and nations from evolving cyber threats around the world.
  • Our course will enable you to develop key cyber security skills such as analysing and diagnosing problems and causes, systematic problem-solving and the ability to organise and classify large amounts of information and risks. You will also explore technical subject areas such as computer systems, networking, programming, cyber security, infrastructure and system security, software and platform security, secure operations and incident management.

Why should I choose this course?

  • Work placement (BSc only) – Put your cyber security training into real-life practice on an optional paid 48-week placement, with no tuition fees during your placement year
  • Practical application – Study in our cutting-edge computer labs, including our cyber security laboratory purpose-built for our cyber security course
  • In-depth research – Explore an area of the cyber security field in depth by completing a major final year research project
  • Higher technical qualification - Students on our Cyber Security university course will receive a Level 4 HTQ on successful completion of the first year of study
  • Award-winning university – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)

Our facilities

  • Students on our computer science and cyber security university courses will have access to computing rooms with course-specific software installed, while our new cyber security laboratory will enable students to learn and participate in cyber-related activities in a controlled environment. You will also have access to our Digital Creative Studio featuring industry-standard media equipment.

Year 1
Core Module

  • Cyber Security Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Introduction to Professional Issues in Cyber Security
  • Principles of Object-Oriented Programming
  • Networks and Communication
  • Secure Systems Analysis and Design

Year 2
Core Module

  • Cyber Forensics
  • Database Technology
  • Dynamic Web Development
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Research Methods for Cyber Security
  • Securing Networks
  • Optional Placement module
  • Work Placement

Year 3
Core Module

  • Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security
  • Cyber Security and Emerging Trends
  • Cyber Security Incident Management
  • Cyber Security Individual Project
  • Secure Programming

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)

  • Approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), Higher Technical Qualifications are brand new qualifications designed to give you knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been identified by employers to meet the occupational standards for your chosen sector.
  • Unlike apprenticeships – which combine study with practical training on the job – HTQs are largely classroom-based, giving the opportunity for you to learn practical skills in an education setting, such as through workshops and simulated work environments.
  • Our Cyber Security degree has been mapped to the criteria of the HTQ Level 4 in Cyber Security. This means on successful completion of all first year modules on your BSc/FdSc programme, you will also be awarded an additional HTQ without needing to complete any extra work or assessments, and you will be ready to progress within your chosen occupation or sector.

Career opportunities

  • Cyber security analyst
  • Cyber security engineer
  • Network security administrator
  • Cyber security consultant
  • Systems analyst
  • Penetration tester
  • Birmingham Branch

    Summer Row, Birmingham B3 1JB, Birmingham

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