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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security course will prepare you to become a successful security specialist. You鈥檒l study security policies, legal and regulatory requirements, risk and vulnerability assessment, security architecture and development, information assurance methodologies, ethical hacking and incident management.
KEY FEATURES OF THIS COURSE
RANKINGS: Our Computer Science and Information Systems subject area is ranked in the Top 20 in the UK (The Guardian University 大象传媒 2022).
FACILITIES: We have a new Network and Security Suite featuring a full range of wireless and conventional equipment from manufacturers such as CISCO, D-Link, Linksys and Netgear庐. Our teaching entails a compelling mixture of lectures, tutorials and laboratory work.
PLACEMENT YEAR: Take an optional industrial placement year which will stand you in good stead for securing a rewarding job on graduation
EMPLOYABILITY: As companies increasingly look to defend themselves against cyber attacks, the number of job openings is growing rapidly. If you have an interest in latest technologies, a flair for problem-solving and a capacity for quick thinking, a fulfilling career in cyber security is for you. Become a highly employable graduate - we are ranked 15th highest among all UK universities and 12th for English institutions, with 96% of graduates in work or further study within six months of completing their degree (HESA 2016)
WHAT YOU'LL COVER
Gain all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required by today鈥檚 cyber security professionals. Join a new generation of cyber security professionals and learn how to manage security incidents and ensure systems are robust, all underpinned by vital experience in industry. Get involved in exciting projects such as the ALICE experiment, on which we are collaborating with leading organisations at CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research
HOW YOU WILL LEARN
Modules are typically assessed via one or more coursework assignments and/or one or more examinations. Some modules are only assessed via coursework, others are only assessed via examination, while others use a mix of both. Depending on the nature of a given coursework assignment, you may receive the assignment specification at the beginning of the module for hand-in at the end of the module. Alternatively, you may be given it later in the module to complete before a set deadline.
YOUR CAREER
Employability skills are integrated into many of the taught modules on the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security. You can even choose to spend a year on a relevant placement working alongside industry professionals - an experience which will give you the edge in the graduate job market. In addition to assisting with internships and placements, we offer wide-ranging support to help you enhance your future prospects during your studies and to secure graduate roles when you have completed your course. This includes employability workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as CV writing and interview preparation.
STUDY OPTIONS
This course is also available with a Foundation Year option. This course is available with an Industrial Year option.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 14,900per year
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University information

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University League Table
95th
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Campus address
University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
89th out of 117 5
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Entry standards
/ Max 227120 53%87th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10072.0 72%92nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.89 72%94th
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