Cyber Security

UCAS code: I2R4

Here's what Leeds Beckett University says about its Cyber Security course.

Develop your expertise with this cyber security degree. You'll learn to apply your knowledge of digital security to protect organisations from illegal attacks.

As part of this cyber security course, you’ll:

• Develop a broad knowledge of computing as well as specific cyber security expertise and how to put it into practice

• Learn to use your knowledge of computer systems and networks to protect businesses and users from malicious attacks in computer security modules

• Study key topics including malware and vulnerabilities, secure coding, sandboxing, virtualisation, and ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques

• Learn practical investigative and 'hacking' techniques

• Learn through practical applications on our bespoke Hacktivity system that replicates real-world business systems and potential attacks

ACCREDITATION This cyber security course is accredited by the British Computer Society and provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

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Share insights If you join our university’s Ethical Hacking Society, you’ll explore the very latest developments in digital security and attend talks from industry experts to enhance your learning.

Network with professionals You’ll gain experience of preparing and presenting work for use by courts of law and industry customers. Attending conferences will give you the opportunity to network with professionals and enhance your career prospects. You may also have the option to work with local employers as clients for your final year project.

Cybercrime & Security Innovation Centre As part of our Cybercrime and Security Innovation Centre, teaching staff on your course work with West Yorkshire Police to develop new ways of fighting cybercrime. This partnership will give you access to cutting-edge research and industry contacts, and an invaluable insight into the real-world applications of computer security.

Placements We work with organisations to find placement opportunities for you and our links with the security industry and law contacts provide you with opportunities to enhance your learning.

Specialist learning If you’d like to enhance your understanding of cyber security and develop your specialist knowledge of digital forensics, you could choose to study our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Digital Forensics. Alternatively, you could study our four-year MEng Cyber Security & Digital Forensics to further deepen your expertise.

Why study the BSc Cyber Security course at Leeds Beckett University?

• Professionally accredited by the British Computer Society and provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre

• Access to specialist software – including Hacktivity and Hackerbot to enable you to put your knowledge into practice

• Industry partnerships – including working with West Yorkshire Police

• Opportunity to join the Ethical Hacking Society – collaborate and share ideas with your course mates

• Placement opportunities – enhance your cyber security degree and add experience to your CV

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
• Computer Communications
• Fundamentals of Computer Programming
• Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
• Fundamentals of Databases
• Object-Oriented Programming

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Digital Forensics Processing
• Cyber Security Landscapes
• Web & Network Security
• Digital Forensics Analysis
• Team Project In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Production Project
• Incident Response & Investigation
• Systems Security In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.