Course summary

What makes Cyber Security BSc (Hons) at Worcester special? In today’s highly interconnected world, organisations are relying heavily on data to operate. Data is a critical business asset that must be protected from cyber criminals trying to steal or hold data to ransom. That’s why developing a strong cyber security strategy is a top priority for all organizations in today’s ecosystem. The Cyber Security undergraduate degree at the University of Worcester provides you with opportunities to learn and explore new skills required to protect organisations against cyber threats and prepare you to get certified with high end security certifications from different vendors during and/or at the end of the course. Throughout the course, you will explore a range of cyber security technologies and solutions, including computer security, distributed systems, computer forensics and ethical hacking. This course will make you ready as a cyber security graduate to enter different security roles including cyber security analyst, IT security engineer and penetration tester. Key Features

• Study modules on distributed systems, ethical hacking and digital forensics & security.

• Boost your employment opportunities by taking one-year industry placement with numerous companies such as Bosch, IBM and Clearview.

• Some modules on this course are aligned with industry-recognised programs from various vendors (e.g., Microsoft, AWS), giving you the opportunity to gain globally recognized certifications

• Benefit from teaching laboratories which are equipped with essential hardware and software needed to embed students into contemporary practice.

• Shortlisted for Times Higher Education’s University of the Year in 2016, 2019 and 2020

• Top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022

• Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Green Gown Awards 2019

• Top 10 for Sustained Employment - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey (2017)