BSc (Hons) Computing (Cyber Security) (2-year degree) at University of Buckingham

Learn the fundamentals of cyber security and become a stand-out candidate for various organisations worldwide. Cyber security professionals are in high demand by businesses and organisations worldwide. This programme is designed to give you access to a wealth of potential career routes in cyber security by training you on key techniques, approaches and methodologies of cyber security as practiced within the IT industry. This starts with general concepts about computing, before progressing into more in-depth training on cyber security.

Faculty: School of Computing  |  Duration: 2 years and 1 term full-time; 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme has a strong technical focus to give you a deep level of understanding and hands-on experience on how computing devices operate and communicate in the cyber space and how to secure them properly. You will also learn how to actively assess and improve the security posture of organisations’ cyber systems. This fast-tracked programme prepares students to work in dynamic and agile organisations or to pursue postgraduate education.

Career pathways

Accredited by the BCS, the Charted Institute for IT, our undergraduate programmes are designed to blend theory with practice. They combine academic challenge with professional skills that will stand you in good stead for employment in industries of the future.

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