BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

The Cybersecurity BSc (Hons) offered by the University of Chester is a comprehensive course that combines the study of cybersecurity strategies, policies, and management with technical skills development in areas like incident response, forensic investigation, and network security. This course is ideal for anyone interested in a career in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Course Content: The course covers a wide range of topics at the forefront of computer and cybersecurity. Year 1 modules introduce students to programming, networking, computer systems, and web development. In Year 2, students gain deeper understanding of digital forensics, network security, penetration testing, and data analytics. The final year focuses on vulnerability analysis, Digital Fraud Investigation, Ethical Hacking, and Legal and Ethical Issues in Cybersecurity. A dissertation in a relevant topic of the student's choice is also undertaken.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Fundamentals of Computer Forensics, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity Management, and Ethical Hacking.Accreditations: While the course page does not specifically mention any accreditations, the university itself is a recognized institution and the course follows industry-standard content and outcomes.Future Careers: Graduates are positioned for a wide range of careers in computer and cybersecurity roles in both private and public sectors. Jobs may include cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity consultant, forensic computer analyst, information security analyst, and IT security analyst, among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.