Cyber Security (Placement Year)

You’ll develop essential skills in cyber and computer forensics to detect, defend and counteract security threats.

You’ll develop knowledge and practical skills that support the protection of systems, networks and data on a variety of levels (such as individual, business, critical national infrastructure) – all supported by a sound understanding of computing principles.

You'll explore planning methods and tools, learn cybersecurity policies and law, investigate strategies of defence and offence and gain an appreciation for human behaviours and needs.

The course:

- Is designed in consultation with employers, aligned with industry standards and taught by experienced computing professionals

- Gives you the option of a paid placement year to enhance your employability

- Includes live work-based projects, allowing you to earn as you learn and gain experience

- Has the option to gain additional professional qualifications and certification during your degree to build your CV.

One year in industry

This course offers a more intensive employment experience. This extends the length of your course to 4 years and is completed between years 2 and 3.

We will support you with finding a placement that meets your career aspirations. We will also help to prepare you for this year by working with you on CV writing and interview skills.

You'll be entitled to the addition of 'with Placement Year' to your degree title.

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

- First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

- First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

- Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays