Overview
If you choose the Computer Science for Cyber Security (Hons) programme at the Oxford Brookes University you can take a placement year in industry, and you’ll work on a dissertation investigating a current issue or problem in cyber security. You can also study for your CISCO CCNA professional qualifications.
There is a shortage of skilled graduates in Cyber Security and it's regarded as a critical area by business and government. Careers include IT professionals, penetration testers, digital forensic investigators, software developers, systems engineers and technical analysts.
In the final year, you will study advanced topics in aspects of cyber security, operating systems and networking. Central to your final year is a major project that allows you to try out your knowledge and skills on a real-life problem of your choice. It will also give you the opportunity to enhance your networking skills.
The Computer Science for Cyber Security (Hons) programme at the Oxford Brookes University focuses on the technical aspects of computing and how they relate to cyber security.
There is a strong focus on using real world problems to learn the skills and techniques needed. Many of your modules have a large practical, hands-on element to reinforce the taught material.
Career prospects
Training for several professional networking qualifications, operated under the Cisco Networking Academy programme, is an optional part of this degree programme. Obtaining these qualifications, which are recognised worldwide, represents an important step towards a lucrative career as a networking professional.
On registering for training under the networking academy scheme you will be given access to extensive, professionally developed on-line learning facilities, including network simulation tools, testing and feedback systems. The training is incorporated as an optional integral component of the degree course.
It is no longer acceptable to develop, and deploy, IT systems and software without significant consideration of security issues and the UK Government's National Security Council identifies cyber-attack as one of the 4 highest priority risks for the UK. In particular, they highlight the lack of computer science graduates, with the necessary skills in cyber security, as a serious concern for both government and industry, with demand far outstripping supply. Our degree in Computer Science for Cyber Security is designed to help address this need. Potential careers in this area include careers such as IT security professionals, penetration testers, digital forensic investigators, software developers, systems engineers, technical analysts, IT managers, and consultants
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Information Systems
- Problem Solving and Programming
- Object Oriented Programming
- Computing Systems
- Mathematics For Computing
- Basic Communications and PC Networking
- Networks
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Cyber Security View 192 other Bachelors in Cyber Security in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- GCSE: Mathematics at grade 4/C minimum and English Language at grade 4/C minimum
- If you don't know about Computing already our first year modules will quickly get you up to speed. Any previous experience you have might help you to get started more comfortably but even if you think you know a lot about computing already there will still be many new things for you to learn.
- Having an A-level or BTEC Level 3 qualification in a computing-related subject will not exempt you taking any first-year modules, as we want to make sure that we give you a quality introduction to all of the relevant topics.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents18250 GBP / year≈ 18250 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Additional Details
Home (UK) part time£1,190 per single module
Living costs
Oxford
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