BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Cyber Security at University of Hull

A practice-led computing degree combining core computer science (programming, algorithms, data structures, databases, distributed systems) with secure systems, ethical hacking, networking and digital forensics.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Physical and Digital Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year, placement year or year abroad)  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (4 years); optional year abroad (4 years)  |  Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers a programming portfolio, algorithms and data structures, computational thinking, databases and the cloud and professional development. Year 2 covers artificial intelligence, databases and networks, connected devices and IoT, and foundations of cyber security and secure development. Final year covers generative and collaborative AI, distributed systems programming, applied network security and ethical hacking, and secure digital infrastructure.

Career pathways

Graduate careers include cyber security analysis, ethical hacking, secure software development, digital forensics and threat intelligence, in roles such as penetration tester, security architect, cybercrime investigator and cryptographer across government, finance, healthcare and technology. Some graduates progress to MSc or PhD study.

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