BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity at University of Chester

Unlock the future of cybersecurity with our BSc Cybersecurity degree, designed to equip you with in-demand skills for tackling today’s evolving digital threats. In a world where computer and information security are crucial, this course provides comprehensive training to help you understand, assess, and counteract security risks effectively. The security of computers, systems and information is of paramount importance to all nations.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise  |  Department: School of Computer and Engineering Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Year 1 (Level 4), you will be introduced to the fundamentals of professional skills for computing: key skills include professionalism, cybersecurity and introduction to computers. You will also learn how complex databases can be managed and how software systems are developed using programming in Python/C++. Core modules include Fundamentals of Computing, User Centred Software Development, Databases, Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Systems and Networks, Web Development, Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics.

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