BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security course offered by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) provides students with vital skills in the increasingly valued field of cyber security. The course offers strong grounding in core areas of cyber security, and equips students with professional, legal and ethical skills. Course Content: This course covers a wide range of topics including computer networks, server environments, the legal and ethical aspects of cyber security, penetration testing, digital forensics, and software security. As part of the degree, students also undertake a research project, where they will have the opportunity to delve deeper into an area of cyber security that especially interests them.Key Modules: The course comprises of various modules such as Secure Systems and Programming, Applied Networking and Forensics, Law, Ethic & Incident Handling, and Advanced Cyber Security. Accreditations: The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security course at UCLan 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: Graduates are equipped for a wide range of careers in the cyber security sector, in roles such as Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Forensics Consultant and Security Architect. It also provides a solid foundation for students who wish to pursue further research in cyber security.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.