BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (Study Abroad)

The Cyber Security (Study Abroad) BSc Hons at Lancaster University is a four-year undergraduate course that combines the study of Cyber Security with a year spent abroad. This allows students a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge and experience, preparing them for a career in a globally connected industry.Course Content: This program provides a comprehensive understanding of cyber security and its real-world application. Students learn to understand and protect computer systems, networks and the data they hold. The final year project gives students an opportunity to dig deeper into the area of cyber security that interests them most. The curriculum is continually reviewed and updated to reflect the latest research and industry practices.Key Modules: The course includes key modules such as Computer Systems, Computer Networks, Digital Systems, Quantitative Methods in Computing, Professional and Research Skills, Discrete Mathematics, Penetration, Testing and Offensive Security, Cryptography, Ethics, Computer Forensics and Internet of Things Security. Accreditations: This course is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre, which is part of GCHQ.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a variety of roles within the cyber security industry. Graduates may pursue careers as security analysts, security engineers, security architects, forensics investigators, security administrators, incident responders, security software developers, cryptographers, system administrators, network administrators and security consultants.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.