Computer Science (Cybersecurity) BSc (Hons) at Brunel University of London

In today's interconnected world, our software systems, devices, and data are constantly connected to the internet, bringing with it the significant risk of cyberthreats and cyberattacks. Cybersecurity, the practice of protecting systems, networks, and software from digital attacks, has become crucial. On the Computer Science (Cybersecurity) BSc degree course, you’ll gain a good understanding of computer science and a grasp of the important elements of a computer system before specialising in Cybersecurity.

Faculty: College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Department of Computer Science  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Group Project, Introductory Programming, Data and Information, Information Systems and Organisations, Logic and Computation, Programming Applications; Year 2: Level 5 Group Project, Software Development and Management, Usability Engineering, Algorithms and their Applications, Fundamentals of Algorithms, Networks and Operating Systems; Year 3: Advanced Topics in Computer Science, Computer Science Final Year Project, Cybersecurity.

Career pathways

Our Computer Science graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects. With the ability to handle the increasing demands of scientific, technological and commercial development in the 21st century, you'll be in high demand with the wide-ranging companies and organisations increasingly dependent on computer technology.

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