(Hons) Cyber Security

Overview

Grounded in core computer science, the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security course at University of Plymouth  develops the knowledge and skills to design, develop and manage secure systems to produce highly employable cyber security professionals.

Being very applied in nature, you will spend a significant proportion of your time in our Security and Forensics Laboratory putting theory in practice whilst working alongside world-leading academics.

Key Features:

• Make use of our links to professional and industry bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Information Security Academic Partnership

• Pursue industry-recognised professional certifications, such as the EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), forensics ACE (AccessData Certified Examiner). 

• Access a wide variety of specialist software and up-to-date facilities, including a dedicated security and forensics lab. 

• Enhance your knowledge of a variety of computing disciplines, including programming, networking, databases, data centres and defensive coding. 

• Benefit from specialised course material covering the legal and regulatory aspects of cyber security.

• Seeking accreditation by BCS for 2020. 

• Academic Partner status by the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec).

• Hone your research skills - we work closely with our Centre for Cyber Security, Communications and Network Research

Career:

A wide variety of career opportunities exist within the field of cyber security, with the marketplace for jobs increasing year on year. Historically, the demand for security professionals has historically outstripped many IT roles. Typical career profiles include secure software developer, penetration tester, digital forensic examiner, intrusion analyst and information systems auditor. Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as: Lockheed Martin, L3, BT, RSA, the Met Office, Apple and Microsoft.

Accreditation

Seeking accreditation from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT accredited degree