BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
Ravensbourne University London
Key Information
Campus location
Greenwich Peninsula, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Lead the fight against cybercrime.
Become a cyber crime fighter with this new, forward-thinking degree in London. Delivered in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the course explores a range of technologies utilised in cyber security, including computer forensics, networking and operating systems, secure programming and ethical hacking.
Why study this cyber security degree?
- Fight cybercrime (not all heroes wear capes)
- In collaboration with Amazon Web Services and AWS-Educate programme
- Augment your knowledge of cyber security tools and practices
- Access state-of-the-art facilities and discover the latest methodologies
- Take advantage of the unprecedented demand for cybersecurity skills
- Address one of the most significant global issues of today
- Help protect our society, economy, national security and privacy
Criminal attacks on data have become an everyday concern. With more and more personal details being stored on computers, laptops, phones and online, protecting ourselves, our businesses and our customers through cybersecurity has never been more important.
This unique cyber security degree, developed in partnership with AWS Educate and aligned with NCSC CyBoK 1.0, will jumpstart your career in cyber security. By leaving Ravensbourne University London, you will be able to successfully evaluate cyber security issues, recognise best practices and analyse possible solutions to overcoming cyber threats.
This cloud computing degree combines theory and practice with a strong technical focus. With unprecedented demand for cyber security expertise to protect our society, economy, national security and critical infrastructure, this course is designed to meet the industry’s need for highly qualified graduates.
Through lectures, tutorials, seminars and laboratory sessions, your expert tutors will teach you to use the latest generation of cybersecurity tools and techniques. You will evaluate key issues, extract and analyse digital evidence from computer systems and networks, recognise best practices, construct robust software and evaluate possible solutions to negate potential threats.
Ideal Students
Aspiring digital security analysts and engineers who wish to scrutinise and find solutions to security issues and cyber crime.
Curriculum
Key study topics
This programme covers six key areas of cyber security:
- Networking
- Databases
- Software development and management
- Cyber security
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Ethics and regulations
Year 1
Modules include:
- Computer Networks
- Web Design and Database Development
- Cloud Computing Principles
- Software Development
Year 2
Modules include:
- Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Digital Forensics
- Elective Modules
After the second year, students can opt to take an optional work placement year in the cybersecurity sector.
Year 3
Modules include:
- Risk Assessment
- Project Management
- Secure Programming
- Cyber Ethics
- Major Project
- Dissertation
Admissions
Career Opportunities
Graduates can progress into careers in industry, government and law enforcement.
Job areas include:
- Cyber security consultant
- Security architect
- Cyber security analyst
- Information and cyber security manager
- Software developer
- Network administrator
- Cyber incident manager
- Cyber project leader
- Security management
- Penetration tester
- Ethical hacker