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Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Beckett University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Headingley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Develop your expertise with this cyber security degree. You'll learn to apply your knowledge of digital security to protect organisations from illegal attacks.

As part of this cyber security course, you’ll: - Develop a broad knowledge of computing as well as specific cyber security expertise and how to put it into practice- Learn to use your knowledge of computer systems and networks to protect businesses and users from malicious attacks in computer security modules- Study key topics including malware and vulnerabilities, secure coding, sandboxing, virtualisation, and ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques - Learn practical investigative and 'hacking' techniques- Learn through practical applications on our bespoke Hacktivity system that replicates real-world business systems and potential attacks


ACCREDITATION

This cyber security course is accredited by the British Computer Society and provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).


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Share insights

If you join our university’s Ethical Hacking Society, you’ll explore the very latest developments in digital security and attend talks from industry experts to enhance your learning.


Network with professionals

You’ll gain experience of preparing and presenting work for use by courts of law and industry customers. Attending conferences will give you the opportunity to network with professionals and enhance your career prospects. You may also have the option to work with local employers as clients for your final year project.


Cybercrime & Security Innovation Centre

As part of our Cybercrime and Security Innovation Centre, teaching staff on your course work with West Yorkshire Police to develop new ways of fighting cybercrime. This partnership will give you access to cutting-edge research and industry contacts, and an invaluable insight into the real-world applications of computer security.


Placements

We work with organisations to find placement opportunities for you and our links with the security industry and law contacts provide you with opportunities to enhance your learning.


Specialist learning

If you’d like to enhance your understanding of cyber security, and develop your specialist knowledge of digital forensics, you could choose to study our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Digital Forensics. Alternatively, you could study our four-year MEng Cyber Security & Digital Forensics to further deepen your expertise.


Why study the BSc Cyber Security course at Leeds Beckett University?

- Professionally accredited – by the British Computer Society and provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre- Access to specialist software – including Hacktivity and Hackerbot to enable you to put your knowledge into practice- Industry partnerships – including working with West Yorkshire Police- Opportunity to join the Ethical Hacking Society – collaborate and share ideas with your course mates- Placement opportunities – enhance your cyber security degree and add experience to your CV

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 16,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 120

A minimum of 80 points from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies

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University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, Leeds, LS1 3HE, England

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Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community of over 250,000 people based in 166 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    72nd out of 117 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    124 54%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    74th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    66th

    52

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