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BSc Cybersecurity

Aston University

Institution
Aston University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Cybersecurity
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
I190
Typical offer
A-level BCC

Entry requirements

A level: BCC - CCD

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes an optional industry placement year and concludes with an Individual Project. An optional foundation year is available for those requiring additional preparation.

Modules

  • Introductory Mathematics for Digital Science
  • Fundamentals of Digital Systems
  • Introductory Programming for Digital Science
  • Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Internet Applications and Databases
  • Power Skills
  • Interdisciplinary Design Project
  • Applied Cryptography
  • Human Factors in Security
  • Secure Networks and Operating Systems
  • Security Operations
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Structures, Algorithms and Object-Oriented Programming
  • Team Project
  • Ethics, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability
  • EPS Placement Year
  • Individual Project
  • Risk Management and Security Governance
  • Software Security
  • Cybercrime and Cyber Laws
  • Distributed Systems and Blockchain
  • Digital Forensics
  • DevSecOps
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Privacy Engineering