Computer Science for Cyber Security

Entry requirements

You should normally hold a first degree, equivalent to at least a British lower second-class bachelor’s degree, in an Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science or a related Engineering or Computing degree. Applicants whose first degree is not in these areas, but who have worked in a related industry, and have obtained good relevant experience and programming skills, can also be considered.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our Computer Science for Cyber Security course builds on the knowledge gained in a first degree. It will equip you with advanced computer science and cyber security skills needed to produce modern secure systems.

Our teaching staff have a wide range of expertise in computer science and cyber security. We put an emphasis on live projects, alongside group work modelled on industry standard working patterns. This allows you to develop skills that are directly applicable to the workplace.

You'll use industry standard tools and techniques in our dedicated security, server and networking laboratories. These labs provide a safe space for you to practice both offensive and defensive security techniques.

The UK government has highlighted cyber threats as one of the four main threats to the UK. And there is an increasing need to protect people, business and data from malicious attack. As a result individuals skilled in computer science and cyber security who can design, build and maintain secure software and systems are in demand.

Information for international students

Fees and funding

• Funding for Postgraduate students from the UK and EU.

• Funding for Postgraduate students from outside the EU.