Computer Science (Cyber Security)

Traverse the complexities of the digital landscape while defending against cyber threats on our Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc. Combine a solid grounding in computing, mathematics, and programming with exploration and application of specialist topics including risk analysis. From acquiring sought after employability skills, to the option of spending time in industry, you will graduate with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to pursue a career across a variety of sectors.

Why choose this course?

- Accredited by the British Computer Society - The Chartered Institute for IT

- Develop sought after technical skills including Python programming and databases

- Gain hands-on experience of the theoretical and practical fundamentals of cyber security

- Graduate with a named specialism on your degree to highlight your skills to employers

- Enhance your employability with professional skills and the option to spend time in industry

From ransomware attacks to internet fraud, cybercrime is a rapidly growing global issue, making this specialisation highly sought after in industry. By following the Cyber Security pathway through the degree programme, you will learn how to identify the major types of cybercrime, implement counter-measures to protect against them and explore laws relating to the major forms of cybercrime and cyber security. You will also learn the cyber security competencies required to protect information systems from unauthorised access, harm or misuse and gain practical experience of the theoretical and practical fundamentals required in this field.

Throughout the programme, you’ll engage with real-world scenarios to enhance your learning. You can spend time in industry with a year-long or modular placement, develop professional, and employability skills and pursue a personal interest in computer science by proposing a project that showcases your knowledge and skills.

In your final year you will unleash your creativity and undertake a substantial piece of research, applying theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to a cyber security-related technical, software, research or business-related problem. Your final year project is an excellent opportunity for you to draw together skills in experimental study design, critical interpretation of data, presentation and project management.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.