Computer Science with Cyber Security (with a Year in Industry) - BSc (Hons)

Queen's University Belfast

Are you ready to create and defend the future? Computer Scientists are at the forefront of creating our modern world and making sure it continues to operate, from securing personal data on the apps you use every day to defending entire national power grids from being taken offline. In fact, every industry from global finance to healthcare and manufacturing, relies on the talents of graduates who can create and secure complex computer systems.\\A degree in Computer Science with Cyber Security teaches you the tools and techniques to understanding the world’s most pressing security vulnerabilities. This course addresses all the essential foundations of a computer science degree, as well the theory and practical skills to design, build, and meticulously secure advanced computer systems.\\In an ever-changing technological climate, Computer Science is constantly evolving to anticipate emerging digital technologies, and the new forms of cyber-attack that always follow. You will receive a grounding in core skills like computer architecture, programming and AI, as well as specialising in highly sought after skills in software and systems security, cryptography, malware analysis and network security.\\Employer experience is paramount in this course. From day one, you will learn from prospective employers about real world challenges. Industry placements, company sponsored hackathons and project based learning form a core part of the curriculum and vastly improve our graduate employability rates.

School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science