Computer Science (Cyber Security) with Year in Industry

About this course

Computer science with a cyber security specialism equips you with both the broad technical foundation of computing and the specialist knowledge needed to protect digital systems from threats. As organisations have become critically dependent on networked computing, the security of those systems has become one of the most consequential technical and strategic concerns of our time. Data breaches, ransomware, infrastructure attacks and state-sponsored cyber operations feature regularly in the news, and the demand for qualified professionals who can prevent, detect and respond to these threats is outstripping supply. At Royal Holloway and Bedford New College this four-year full-time programme includes a year in industry, placing you in a professional environment where you can develop security skills and awareness in a real working context and build the professional profile that sets you apa

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 95% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 75% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 1% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 3% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 6% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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