On this course, you’ll develop a deep understanding of practical cyber security including key concepts of networks, applications and systems. You’ll become a cyber security practitioner who understands and can build upon the fundamental principles providing complex cyber defences to solve real-world problems. You’ll start by developing practical skills in cyber security through lectures and hands-on tutorial sessions. Here you’ll build the knowledge, experience, understanding and critical thinking you need to solve cyber security problems. These sessions will build your insight of how and when to use appropriate processes, tools, technologies and management practices in areas including network fundamentals, cryptography, and information security. During your final year, you’ll create a significant cyber security deliverable, guided by a dedicated project supervisor. As part of this individual project, you’ll undertake research and apply new skills while you create a solution to a complex cyber security problem.

During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.