Computer Science with Cyber Security (Hons) University of Huddersfield

Overview

You could make a huge impact in this fast-paced world, studying Computer Science with Cyber Security (Hons) from the University of Huddersfield could allow you to work across many sectors leading to careers with vast earning potential, from law enforcement to the military or banking and finance, allowing you to create the life you want in the future.

Key Facts

After all, many of the big challenges in the cyber security field use both computer science and software engineering techniques to find solutions or to develop the next generation of security products.

You may also gain skills that are transferable to other industries. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Computer Science with Cyber Security courses are Infrastructure Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Cloud Security Engineers, Security Engineers and Information Security Managers.*

*Lightcast data – job postings from May 2022 to May 2023 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate roles.

Why study Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc(Hons) at Huddersfield?

In your first year, you’ll follow the core computing programme to give you a broad understanding from which to build on. Then, from your second year onwards, you’ll take specialist cyber security modules, covering topics such as cryptography, biometrics and access control, and vulnerability assessments.

Your tutors will encourage you to tackle challenging problems, ensuring you are in the best position to make a real difference in the sector. Research plays an important role in informing all our teaching and learning activities, and you'll find many of our academics are at the forefront of impactful research.