BSc Computer Science for Cyber Security

Develop the skills you need for a career as a cyber security professional, working in a rapidly growing and vitally important industry.

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Cyber Security (with placement year) blends core computer science disciplines with specialist areas of cyber security such as:

• cryptography
• security technologies
• computer communications and networks
• electronic business

The placement year in the industry enables you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and professional confidence.

If you enjoy solving problems, are innovative and creative, and have a passionate interest in technology this program is tailor-made for you. Our graduates make a positive impact on society, not only through preventing and reducing cyber security attacks but by applying the wide-ranging skills developed in this program in other areas of information technology.

This program shares a common first year with our other Computer Science programs, allowing you to transfer before the start of the second year if you feel an alternative course suits your emerging interests or career aspirations better.

The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science for Cyber Security draws on our outstanding research strengths and expertise. Our Department of Computer Science is one of the longest-established in the UK, and we have a strong heritage in the subject.

Professional accreditation

Accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science for Cyber Security is provisionally accredited by National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Making Knowledge Work

At the University of Bradford, you’ll benefit from - and be a part of – teaching and research that harnesses technology for the good of society.

You’ll learn from academic and industry experts who are shaping the future of their sectors in world-class facilities. We’ve invested millions of pounds in high-tech learning environments, such as our motion capture studio and new School of Management facilities.

During your time with us, you can become the very best version of yourself. The University is a place where you can expand your mind and make lifelong friends; where you can grow, learn, experience. Where you can belong, and where we support you every step of the way.

Courses

We offer over 100 undergraduate programmes and more than 200 postgraduate taught, research and CPD courses. These are delivered across our four faculties:

• Life Sciences
• Health Studies
• Management, Law and Social Sciences
• Engineering and Informatics

Many of our courses are designed with input from industry experts and partners, and several have professional, statutory or regulatory body accreditation or approval, meaning you’ll develop skills that are highly valued by employers.

You will learn from academic and industry experts who are shaping the future of their sectors. You’ll study in world-class facilities – we’ve invested millions of pounds in high-tech learning environments, such as our motion capture studio and Digital Health Enterprise Zone.

We see individuals and their potential, work hard to remove the barriers to their success, and ensure our students understand that they are able to go forward and make positive changes for all our futures through their experiences and education.

Research

The University of Bradford has over 50 years’ research experience and is ranked in the top 50 in the UK (REF 2014) for research quality. Three-quarters of our research is classed as either world-leading or internationally excellent.

We offer varied postgraduate research opportunities across our four faculties.