BSc (Hons) Cyber Security at Liverpool John Moores University

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security at Liverpool John Moores University is informed by internationally important research, which means your studies will be at the forefront of developments in this important field. The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). As we increase the scope of our working and personal lives online there has been a rise in the number of attacks being made against information systems by hackers and other criminals looking to steal resources.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science  |  Department: School of Computer Science and Mathematics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Intro to Programming, Professional Practice, Data Modelling, Introduction to Digital Forensics and Cyber Security, Problem Solving for Cyber Security, Web Development I, Computer Systems Architecture. Year 2 core modules: Group Project, Database Systems, Operating Systems, System Penetration Testing, Secure Software Development, Information Security Management. Year 3 core modules: Project, Network Forensics, Network Defence, Ethical Hacking, Applied Cryptography.

Career pathways

Security is often cited among the top five IT skills demanded by employers. The need to improve knowledge and education in cyber security has long been acknowledged.

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