BSc (Honours) Cyber Security

• Our cyber security degree combines three sought-after computing streams: networking, cyber security and digital forensics. It gives you a thorough understanding of socio-technical systems and skills to prevent or respond to cyber security incidents. And develops your ability to critically analyse and apply digital solutions to security examination and digital forensic investigations. You’ll also acquire an appreciation of tools, techniques and legal requirements. The degree programme, with its well-balanced theory and practice, has a strong technical focus. You’ll develop your understanding of how networked cyber systems function and how they might be abused. The course focuses on the relationship between technology, people, processes, the physical environment and cyber security. You’ll be able to pursue a wide array of career paths across all sectors.

  
  Key Features

  • Curriculum is aligned with The Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) and with the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CISSec) framework.
  • The growing demands of the cyber security sector and a shortage of skilled professionals will increase job opportunities.
  • Develop your understanding of how cyber security fits into business and commerce through applied learning.
  • Demonstrate your knowledge and skills through a substantial cybersecurity-related project.

  
  Course details

  This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

  • You’ll start Stage 1 with two 30-credit computing modules and two 30-credit engineering modules.
  • Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study four 30-credit modules
  • Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll study two 30-credit modules, choose a further 30-credit module and complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.

  Further Information

  If you have already studied at university level, you may be able to count it towards your Open University qualification – which could save you time and money by reducing the number of modules you need to study.

  If you feel you may need additional support, please visit our disability support page to read about what we offer.

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