Cyber Security
Leeds Beckett University
UCAS Code: I2R4 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
UCAS Tariff
A minimum of 80 points from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies
About this course
**Develop expertise in cyber security and apply your knowledge to protect organisations from illegal attacks.**
Become an expert in cyber security and learn how to apply your knowledge to protect organisations from illegal attacks.
As part of this 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 course is accredited by the British Computer Society and provisionally certified by National Cyber Security Centre
**Find out more**
**Share insights**
If you join the 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 Cyber Security at Leeds Beckett University...**
- Professionally accredited – by the British Computer Society and provisionally certified by National Cyber Security Centre
- Top 30 in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems*
- 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 –share ideas with your peers
- Placement opportunities – enhance your learning and add experience to your CV
*2024 Guardian Subject League Tables
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Fundamentals of Computer Programming
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
- Fundamentals of Databases
- Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
- Computer Communications
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Digital Forensics Processing
- Web & Network Security
- Cyber Security Landscapes
- 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:
- Systems Security
- Incident Response & Investigation
- Production Project
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.
Tuition fees
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Headingley Campus
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A specialist subject, and not surprisingly graduates tend to go into software engineering roles or related. The degree classification students achieved made a particular difference last year — computing graduates with the best grades were much less likely to be out of work after six months and employers can even rate a good grade as important as work experience. Most students do get jobs, though, and starting salaries are good — particularly in London, where average starting salaries for good graduates were getting towards £38k last year. Be aware that at the moment, recruitment agencies are much the most common way for graduates from this degree to get their first job, so it may be worth getting in touch with a few specialist agencies in advance of graduation if you take this degree to get a foot in the door.
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