BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security University of Winchester

• Learn from a specialist team of research-active academics who work at the forefront of the field
• Access a wide range of specialist software and tools including a dedicated Cyber Security and Forensics laboratory in a state-of-the-art new development
• Develop an appreciation of the wider role information security plays in an organisational context

You will enhance your knowledge of cybercrime and information security management, including software development, advanced digital forensic investigation, multimedia networking and the Dark Web. You will benefit from links to professional and industry bodies, including EnCase Academic Programme, Cisco Networking Academy, GCHQ and the BCS, and the Chartered Institute for IT.

In year 1 you will develop fundamental core knowledge in computer programming, operating systems, mathematics, networks and database design. Legal and regulatory frameworks are explored together with developing your personal and professional skills.

In year 2 you will engage with new subjects that will help you identify possible career paths. You will develop an in-depth understanding of web, mobile and object-orientated programming languages together with the principles of network security and artificial intelligence. The Integrated Project module incorporates your knowledge learned in Year 1 and enables you to design, develop and evaluate a security application as part of a team.

An optional Placement Year will enhance your employability, business understanding and professional skills through a sandwich placement year.

In your third year, you will deepen your knowledge of critical network security concepts including distributed systems and leadership development. You will develop an appreciation of the legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks focusing on developing your core employability skills. The Computing Project module helps you to develop specialist skills and expertise through the undertaking of a substantial body of work. You will spend the rest of the time studying your optional modules including Information Futures, Intellectual Property and Penetration Testing.

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Information Systems and Organisations 15
• Innovative Systems 15
• Introduction to Software Development 15
• Database Analysis and Design 15
• Introduction to Cyber Security and Networks 15
• Data Structures and Operating Systems 15
• System and Software Analysis and Design 15
• Business Expertise 1 15

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Artificial Intelligence 15
• Network Security 15
• Secure Systems Architectures 30
• Object-Orientated Software Development 15
• Integrated Project 15
• Risk Management and Cyber Security 15

Year 2 Optional Modules

• Information Management and Data Analytics 15 credits
• Servers, Data Centres and Smart Systems 15 credits

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Penetration Testing 15
• Digital Forensic Investigation 30
• Computing Project 15
• Technology and Cyberlaw 15

Year 3 Optional Modules

• Cloud Computing and Infrastructure 15 credits
• Intellectual Property and Information Rights 15 credits
• Globalised Crime, Organised Crime and Cyber Crime 15 credits

Students will be equipped to enter a variety of cyber security graduate roles including cyber security analyst, malware analyst and cyber security software engineer.

The University of Winchester ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduates in employment or further study according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021, HESA.

Pre-approved for a Master's

If you study for a Bachelor's Honours Degree with us, you will be pre-approved to start a Master's degree at Winchester. To be eligible, you will need to apply by the end of March in the final year of your degree and meet the entry requirements of your chosen Master's degree.