Bachelor in Cyber Security (BSc) - De Montfort University

Students will:

• Learn from experts from DMU’s Cyber Technology Institute (CTI), which has been named an ‘Airbus Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security’. Boasting an international reputation in computer security and digital forensics, its research influences the approach taken by the UK government and leading organisations. Computer Science research at DMU is among the most frequently cited in the world, so students can be sure they’re learning from the best.
• Benefit from the specialist Cyber Security laboratories which are among the best equipped facilities of this type in the UK. Developed in consultation with leaders in the industry, they are designed to meet the highest forensics and security standards and are fitted with customised PCs configured with multiple operating systems, virtualisation and removable hard drives.
• Get hands-on experience and meet like-minded peers by joining DMU’s Hacking Society. It has more than 150 members who meet weekly to share skills such as web application hacking, binary exploitation and reverse engineering and enter competitions. 
• Gain valuable industry experience on a one-year placement with the support of the award-winning Careers Team. Previous Cyber Security students have undertaken placements with Boeing Defence, GCHQ, Jaguar Land Rover and Virgin Media in roles such as Cyber Security Analyst, Technology and Innovation Intern and Product Engineer.
• Experience an unforgettable international experience with DMU Global as part of their studies. Cyber Security students recently gained insights into San Francisco’s tech industry, while others put their skills to the test at New York’s Spyscape museum.
• Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow students to really engage with their learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know their course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

• 1-1 advice and support: students can book unlimited 1-1 appointments. Personalised 30 min appointments to discuss any matters, from career goal setting, job interview preparation, CV reviews, and more.
• Business Start-Up and Entrepreneurship Support: DMU Made’s team passion is second to none. They offer a plethora of opportunities (workshops, events, networking sessions, programmes, 1-1 appointments, and more) to support students on their entrepreneurial journeys.
• Inside Edge Mentoring helps connect students with people in industry, mentoring students as they take their first steps into the workplace.
• International Student Support: The university offers dedicated activities for international students, from employability led programmes to workshops and events to help them navigate the UK labour market, enhance their skills and strengths and feel more confident about getting their careers started in the UK.
• Career Hub: a brand-new dedicated career space with career staff members and career ambassadors, ready to support students with any questions.
• Work placements are offered as part of this course as one of the best ways for students to boost their skills and experience while studying, as well as improving their chances of gaining a graduate level job.

• Security Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• Forensic Investigator
• Cyber Security Engineer