Computing with Cyber Security Technology

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer science

UCAS Points

112 points

About this course

Overview

Considering the importance of Cyber resilience against the emerging Cyber Security threats (Office, 2022), the UK Government Cyber Security Strategy 2022-2030 clearly highlights the need for developing cyber security skills and knowledge to meet the skills shortage in cyber domain. In response this programme aims to develop your knowledge and skills set in information governance, information assurance, cyber security risk management and penetration testing as a countermeasure against the cyber-attacks. You will also learn and develop skills in digital forensics.

Key facts

Learn about the challenges related to digital forensics, the relevant legal frameworks, the forensics investigation process Explore methodologies used by hackers and systematic process of hacking phases Satisfy the educational requirements of the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for professional membership Top up your existing qualification to a UK honours degree with direct entry onto Level 5 or 6

What will I study?

The programme is designed for those, who wish to develop a broad understand of the computing subject area whilst also specialising knowledge and skills in cyber security technology. It is also attractive to learners who may have related cyber security work experience and wish to gain an academic qualification in a subject area in which they are familiar. This programme is specifically designed to enable you to develop in depth technical knowledge that will allow you to discover new ways to practice, design and secure computer systems to support the continuity of business operations.

To accelerate your learning, you will be exposed to theories, methods, tools, and technologies relating to cyber security, threat intelligence and vulnerability analysis. You will also be exposed to the in-depth concepts, principles, technologies, and techniques of cyber defense and ethical hacking.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
3132 IT user support technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science