BSc (Hons.) Computer Science with Cyber Security

The Computer Science with Cyber Security BSc (Hons) programme offered by the University of Brighton provides students with a comprehensive theoretical and practical approach to field of computer science, with a focus on the ever-important area of cybersecurity. The course blends areas of traditional computer science with critical cybersecurity principles, giving students a well-rounded and robust understanding of both areas.Course Content: The course content is designed to keep students abreast of the latest trends and developments in computer science and cybersecurity. Modules in the course cover a range of topics from software engineering, algorithms and complexity, machine learning and data mining, to digital forensics and incident response, network security and cryptography.Key Modules: Some of the key modules that students will cover throughout the duration of their degree include Cryptography, Network Security, Computers, Security and Forensic Computing, Incident Response and Digital Forensics. Year-long modules include Professional Development in IT, Software Development, and Business Systems Analysis and Design.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. This accredits this course to provide eligibility for membership of the BCS and partial Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status. Future Careers: Graduates of this degree program have an exceptional employability rate. They find work in a diversity of roles in IT and cyber security, from security analysts and consultants to roles like system administrators and software engineers. Others choose further study or research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.