Computer Science (Cyber Security) with Industrial Placement BSc (Hons)

**Lead the tech landscape with our hands-on cyber security course.**<br/><br/>Develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with our cyber security course. You will build a strong foundation in computer science and cover advanced topics like:<br/><br/>network security<br/>cryptography<br/>ethical hacking<br/>digital forensics.<br/>As a result, you will become a leader in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.<br/><br/>**A focus on employability**<br/>Our cyber security degree is hands-on. You will attend:<br/><br/>lectures from industry guest speakers<br/>hackathons<br/>field trips to leading tech organisations and industry partners<br/>industry conferences<br/>cybersecurity meetups<br/>capture-the-flag events<br/>tech talks.<br/>Therefore, you will:<br/><br/>develop a thorough understanding of the industry<br/>apply skills to real-world scenarios, enhancing skills crucial for success within the field<br/>grow your network<br/>become a sought-after graduate.<br/><br/>**Cutting-edge facilities**<br/>You’ll learn in a dynamic environment and access:<br/><br/>cyber security labs<br/>industry software and platforms<br/>modern computing<br/>an extensive resource library.<br/><br/>**About the Placement Year**<br/>A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.<br/><br/>It will enable you to:<br/><br/>apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting<br/>build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in<br/>develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace<br/>get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.<br/>Support from St Mary’s every step of the way<br/><br/>Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.<br/><br/>Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.