BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security) at University of Suffolk

This course is provided as a pathway on our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree. All students begin their studies on the BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree before choosing the cyber security pathway towards the end of their first year of study. Students who complete this pathway will receive the specialist BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security) award at graduation.

Faculty: School of Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Technology  |  Duration: Three years full-time, four and a half to nine years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Computing Fundamentals (Requisite), Networking and Cyber Security (Optional), Introduction to Web Design (Requisite), Introduction to Programming (Requisite), Networking and Cyber Security (Requisite). Year 2: Introduction to AI and Data Science (Mandatory), Software Engineering (Requisite), Databases (Requisite), Advanced Web Development (Optional), Advanced Programming and Data Structures (Requisite), Security Testing (Optional), Machine Learning (Optional). Year 3: Final Project (Requisite), Cyber-Physical Security (Optional), AI and Data Science Applications (Optional), Cyber Forensics and Intrusion Management (Optional), Information Engineering (Optional), Distributed Systems and Cloud Computing (Optional), Mobile Development (Optional).

Career pathways

Our pathway in cyber security will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to become a career-ready graduate. The University of Suffolk’s Innovation Labs (ILABS) provides students will the opportunity to start a business with business and academic guidance, facilities and support.

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