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Computer Security
BSc (Hons)
This professionally accredited degree** will explore the technologies and practices designed to protect networks, computers and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access.
Through lectures, tutorials, technical labs and real-world case studies, you will learn how attacks work, the likely threats and vulnerabilities, and the approaches used by attackers. You will also participate in industry-relevant challenges and competitions to test your skills and develop your abilities.
Using industry-standard tools and techniques, you will learn how to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability analysis in business organisations to develop secure systems. You will understand and design frameworks that can be implemented across organisations to reduce risk, identify and mitigate vulnerability, and satisfy compliance obligations.
Course modules are integrated with professional certification contents such as Cisco Networking (CCNA) and Cyber Security, and Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) to provide you with cutting-edge knowledge. You will have the option to undertake these certifications alongside your studies at no additional cost.
This course is one of only ten computer security BSc programmes in the UK and was the first bachelor's degree in Wales to be awarded provisional certification by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
*Please note. This degree is undergoing periodic review in 2023. As such modules listed here may change. Please refer to our website for the most up to date information before making an application.
**pending accreditation upon first graduating cohort.
Typical modules*
• Architectures & Operating Systems
• Building for the Web
• Developing Quality Software and Systems
• Information and Risk
• Threats and Attacks
• Cyber Security Architecture and Operations
• Cyber Security and Cryptography
• Ethical Hacking
Your future
• As an Academic Partner of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), The course will provide you with an opportunity to qualify as a Student Member of the CIISec and start your journey to chartered information security professional status.
• Real world experience can be obtained as part of your study completing an optional sandwich year placement/industrial internship.
• With a growing demand for skilled graduates in Cyber/Computer Security, the course will prepare you for a challenging and lucrative career in the forefront of the defence of business and national UK infrastructure.
Place of study: Llandaff Campus
Course length: 3-5 years fulltime, dependent upon taking a foundation year (see page 166) and/ or year-long sandwich placement.
Entry requirements: Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS Points
