Bsc (Hons) Computer Science With Cyber Security

The Computer Science with Cyber Security degree at the University of Salford, UK, prepares students for a successful career in computing, software development, and cyber security. The course involves a mixture of theoretical study and practical work, providing you with the skills and experience needed in modern computing, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity.Course Content: The course provides a foundation in all aspects of computing, focusing on understanding software and hardware concepts and applying them to practical applications. First year provides skills in programming and database management. In the second year, you'll dive deep into cloud computing, concurrent programming and agile software development. During the final year, you'll delve into network security, penetration testing, the Dark Web and consider future cybersecurity trends.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include Algorithms and Data Structures, Programming 1 & 2, Database and Application Design, Network and Security, In our final year you will enhance your understanding of cyber security with modules in Cryptography and Secure Systems, Network Security and Ethical Hacking.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Computer Society, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Future Careers: Graduates with this qualification can pursue careers in a range of sectors, including software development, IT consultancy, data analysis, and more specifically roles in cyber security. This could be within a specialist security company, or as part of an in-house IT team.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.