Cybersecurity BSc (Hons)

<strong>This cutting-edge programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the digital world while defending against cyber threats.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Course outline</strong><br/><br/>This course will prepare you for a successful career in an exciting and in-demand sector. <br/><br/>In this cutting-edge course, youll 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.<br/><br/>However, you wont 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.<br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Professionally accredited* – Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• 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.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• 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)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Excellent prospects - Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Computer Science; Complete University Guide, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems (Guardian, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Where can this degree take me?</strong><br/>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:<br/><br/><br/>• Software engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Cloud engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• DevOps engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Security analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Technical consultant<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Web developer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Business analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Graduate data engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Microsoft, IBM UK Ltd, Barclays Bank, BAE Systems, Amazon, Deloitte, Vodafone, and Sony.<br/><br/><strong>Professional accreditation</strong><br/>*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.