BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security (with a year in industry)

The BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security (with Industry placement) offered by the University of York is a four-year full-time undergraduate degree program that combines the principles of computer science with the practical skills needed for modern cyber security, as well as providing the chance of a year-long placement. The course provides students with in-depth knowledge of cyber threats, and equips them with strategic, technical, and practical skills to construct and manage secure systems.Course Content: This course covers topics such as Computer Systems, Principles of Programming, Mathematics for Computer Science, Software Engineering, Introduction to Computer Graphics, and Signals and Systems. It also includes a third year in industry, where students get hands-on experience.Key Modules: Some of the key modules included in the program are Mathematics for Computer Science, Computer Systems, Cryptography and Information Security Concepts, Cyber Security Case Studies, Advanced Computer Architectures, and Computer Security. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.Future Careers: The course equips students for a wide range of careers including roles in cyber security, software development, database and systems analysis, data analysis, and IT consultancy. Graduates of this program can also pursue further study in related fields at postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.