BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security

The BSc Computer Science Cyber Security course offered by the University of York aims to provide students with a solid grounding in core principles of computer science, and an in-depth knowledge and understanding of topics related to cyber security. This course is ideally suited for students who want to specialize in the growing field of cyber security.Course Content: The course encompasses both theoretical and practical aspects of computer science. Students undertaking the course will gain in-depth knowledge on topics related to cyber security such as cryptography, digital forensics and network security. Apart from building a robust foundation in computer science, the course also includes modules dedicated to mathematics for reasoning about programs and data structures.Key Modules: The key modules of the course include Programming Principles, Computer Systems and Architecture, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Cryptography, Database Technology, Operating Systems Principles, Computer Graphics and Visualization, and Professional, Social and Ethical Issues in Computing.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. This accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the professional body.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue careers in a variety of fields such as network security analysis, cyber security consultancy, system administration, penetration testing and cyber intelligence. In addition, they may also choose to advance their knowledge and skills by undertaking postgraduate studies in cyber security or related fields.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.