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BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security)

University of Greenwich — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security) is a undergraduate Computer Science & IT course at University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £17,975 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Computer Science & IT · £17,975 per year

Intakes: September

What you should know (from the course page): - This degree provides the skills to develop, maintain, and design secure computer systems. - You will learn about the security needs of networks, users and applications, and master the forensic techniques required in the investigation of computer crime. - You'll be equipped to understand and combat threats from hackers and criminals and keep data and personal information secure. School: Computing and Mathematical Sciences Location: Greenwich Campus Duration: 3 years full-time 6 years part-time 4 years sandwich Start: September International tuition fee 2026/27: full-time £17,975; part-time £4,494 per 30 credits. Careers (from the course page): Former students have secured placement years at HSBC Hong Kong, Kent Connects, Affiliate Window, CERN, Royal Museums Greenwich and Uctel. Career opportunities exist in many areas of computing, including IT support, consultancy, internet and e-commerce applications. Graduates can expect to work as independent consultants or in teams with other computer professionals to build and support modern computing systems. Source: University of Greenwich course page and 2026-27 course fees table.

Modules

• Computer and Communication Systems (Year 1, 15 credits)
• Paradigms of Programming (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Algorithms and Data Structures (Year 1, 15 credits)
• Introduction to Compilers (Year 1, 15 credits)
• Principles of Software Engineering (Year 1, 15 credits)
• Mathematics for Computer Science (Year 1, 15 credits)
• Advanced Mathematics for Computer Science (Year 1, 15 credits)
• Advanced Programming (Year 2, 15 credits)
• Introduction to Computer Forensics (Year 2, 15 credits)
• Computer Networks (Year 2, 15 credits)
• Operating Systems (Year 2, 15 credits)
• Information Security (Year 2, 15 credits)
• Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures (Year 2, 15 credits)
• Computational Methods and Numerical Techniques (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Advanced Networks (Year 3, 15 credits)
• Penetration Testing and Ethical Vulnerability Scanning (Year 3, 15 credits)
• Final Year Projects (Year 3, 60 credits)
• Computer Forensics 3 (Year 3, 15 credits)
• Network Security (Year 3, 15 credits)