Computing with Cyber Security Technology

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer science

Computing with Cyber Security Technology BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Northumbria University, Newcastle, based in London, taught full-time over 3 years. Entry requires around 112 UCAS points.

UCAS Points

112 points

Typical offer · UCAS

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

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science