Computer Science for Cyber Security (Hons) (with Placement Year) University of Bradford

Overview

The Computer Science for Cyber Security (Hons) (with Placement Year) programme from University of Bradford  blends core computer science disciplines with specialist areas of cyber security such as:

• cryptography

• security technologies

• computer communications and networks

• electronic business

The placement year in industry enables you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and professional confidence.

If you enjoy solving problems, are innovative and creative, and have a passionate interest in technology this programme is tailor made for you. Our graduates make a positive impact on society, not only through preventing and reducing cyber security attacks, but by applying the wide-ranging skills developed on this programme in other areas of information technology.

Career prospects

The importance of cyber security is growing in every area of our technology driven, interconnected society – from state sponsored hacking, to industrial espionage to personal privacy, the subject is now high profile and high priority.

Knowledge in this area is in high demand, and there is a significant skills gap – meaning you’ll be highly employable. A range of other career opportunities will also be open to you on graduation.

Computers are what underpin, support and transform science, business, society and every aspect of modern life. Our graduates have been highly regarded and sought after.

Recent computing graduates have gone on to work in many fascinating areas and industries. Examples of career roles entered by recent Computing graduates include:

• Security Consultant

• Penetration Tester

• Information Security Specialist

• Software Developer

• System Architect

• Data Scientist

• Computer Science Teacher, and many more.