What will I learn?

**This cutting-edge programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the digital world while defending against cyber threats.****Course outline**This course will prepare you for a successful career in an exciting and in-demand sector. In this cutting-edge course, you'll delve into security dynamics and the art of risk management, exploring the human factors that shape cyber threats. You will gain a holistic understanding of cybersecurity, as the curriculum uniquely intertwines cybersecurity concepts with the power of computer science skills.However, you won't just learn about cybersecurity you will gain practical training that exposes you to real-world scenarios. Engage in simulated cyber-attack and defence exercises that sharpen your problem-solving skills and give you a taste of the cybersecurity sector.**Key benefits**- Professionally accredited* – Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.- Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.- Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)- Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £31,400 one year after graduating (Computing Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)- Excellent prospects - Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Computer Science Complete University Guide, 2025)- Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems (Guardian, 2025)**Where can this degree take me?**The transferable skills that our computer science programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:- Software engineer- Cloud engineer- DevOps engineer- Security analyst- Technical consultant- Web developer- Business analyst- Graduate data engineerOur graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Microsoft, IBM UK Ltd, Barclays Bank, BAE Systems, Amazon, Deloitte, Vodafone, and Sony.**Professional accreditation***This programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2025.