Computer Science with Cyber Security Msci (Hon)

This integrated master’s degree will equip you with the skills for a career in the multi-million pound cyber security sector. You’ll learn how computer systems are built and work, before learning to audit systems for vulnerabilities and flaws. In an increasingly digital world, these skills are in high demand.<br/><br/>On this four-year degree, you will develop a firm foundation in technical computing, before specialising in cyber security.<br/><br/>You’ll learn how software and systems work, developing practical skills in analysis, design and programming. Later, you’ll move on to topics such as cryptography, cyber crime, sociotechnical risks and digital forensics. You’ll become ethical hackers, identifying flaws in computing devices and networks, and tracing attacks while auditing systems.<br/><br/>You will study at master’s level in your fourth year, learning alongside our internationally renowned researchers at the cutting edge of the subject.<br/><br/><br/> - Become proficient in a broad range of programming languages and cutting-edge games programming techniques<br/><br/><br/> - Boost your professional credibility, employability and earning potential with a degree that satisfies the academic requirements for CEng status<br/><br/><br/> - Gain practical work experience with an optional one-year work placement: past students have worked for Accenture, Deloitte, HP, IBM and Xerox<br/><br/><br/> - Study in the City St George’s computing labs, which include the latest hardware and software, such as state-of-art NVidia GPUs<br/><br/><br/> - Gain three years of professional experience with our innovative Professional Pathway Scheme, combining paid employment and study.<br/><br/><br/>The School has its own dedicated placements team with over 20 years of experience in providing on-hand placement and internship support as well as guidance for students throughout their studies. Placements are highly encouraged at City St Georges. Students that complete a placement year benefit from gaining professional experience working on real-life projects and are also more likely to achieve higher grades, secure a graduate-level job and earn a higher salary. In recent years students from our computer science courses have been able to obtain placements at leading companies within their chosen field such as Accenture, Deloitte, Hewlett Packard, IBM and Xerox.

Clearing is your chance to study in the heart of London.<br/><br/>Ranked top 10 in the UK for Social Mobility (HEPI 2024) and 5th for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2024), City St George's is proud to be a modern, forward-thinking university. You'll get a choice of exciting modules, a taster of working life, and the chance to meet people from over 160 different countries.<br/><br/>City St George's is home to over 20,000 students and 200 undergraduate courses, including health, business, law, communications, policy and global affairs and science and technology. Whatever you study, you'll get the opportunity to gain experience through industry placements & summer internships, and lifelong memories through optional study abroad semesters.<br/><br/>You'll also be studying in London! Across three campuses in Clerkenwell, Moorgate and Tooting, you can make the most of being in the heart of the vibrant capital. Picture rainy afternoons in the British Museum, study sessions in the spectacular British Library, vintage shopping on Brick Lane, and delicious food spots in Islington. That's what life is like at City St George's.