Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Cybersecurity University of Bedfordshire - Luton Campus, UK

In a constantly evolving field there’s a growing shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals with the up-to-the-minute expertise needed to keep on top of the game. This cutting-edge course equips you with the knowledge and skills employers are looking for.

Careers in the cybersecurity field offer huge potential for skilled graduates. This wide-ranging course is designed to develop the diverse skillset you need to identify and manage physical natural and electronic security breaches and violations in all areas of cyberspace.

Our cutting-edge teaching and training techniques give you a thorough understanding of security processes and practices as well as the complexities and challenges associated with information security; the legal requirements around information-security domains; and post-incident analysis techniques.

Work-based learning and placements enable you to put theory into practice as you build your ability to understand and analyse threat factors and multi-stage cyber attacks and put controls in place to mitigate risk and impact.

Why choose this course?

• It is fully aligned with BCS CESG and IISP requirements making your qualification highly relevant to a range of employers
• You learn from a dedicated team of cybersecurity experts trainers and active researchers
• Learning approaches are practice-based and include work-based and placement activities as well as interactive demonstrations by academic staff and guest speakers
• You apply your technical cybersecurity skills using secure virtualised and containerised environments
• Your degree qualification balances technical and management skills enabling you to enter careers across a wide range of security contexts
• Take the course over four years and include a year’s placement in industry (see below) where you gain experience and make contacts for the future
• If you are stepping up into higher education you can start with a Foundation Year which guarantees your entry to the Undergraduate course (see below)