BSc (Hons) Security, Intelligence and Cyber at University of Cumbria

Our BSc (Hons) Security, Intelligence and Cyber degree is designed around strong and continuous engagement with industry, ensuring that students encounter authentic professional practices, current sector challenges, and employer expectations throughout their studies. You’ll explore how intelligence agencies operate, how governments respond to threats, and how security policies are shaped in an increasingly complex world.

Faculty: Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each module integrates clearly defined industry touch points, such as practitioner-led content, real-world case studies, live or simulated industry briefs, and applied assessments. This approach ensures that theoretical learning is consistently contextualised within contemporary professional environments, enhancing employability, professional confidence, and work-readiness. Modules include: Foundations of Intelligence; Weapons of Fear: The Evolution of Terror; Physical Protection of Facilities and Premises; Digital Threats and Cyber Protection; Applied Security, Intelligence, Cyber Project; Event and Venue Security Management; Disobedience and Democracy; Risk Societies; Digital Intelligence in a Connected World; Operational Skills for Security, Intelligence and Cyber Careers; Espionage And Sabotage; Vulnerability and Security.

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