Computing Science with Cyber Security with a Year in Industry

Computing science with cyber security combines the foundations of computing with a specialist focus on the protection of digital systems, networks and data from attack. Computing science covers the theory and practice of software engineering, algorithms, data structures, systems architecture and programming. Cyber security adds to this a focused understanding of how vulnerabilities arise in computer systems, how attackers exploit them, and how defences are designed and implemented.

In an era of persistent and sophisticated cyber threats, the ability to build and maintain secure systems is one of the most commercially valuable skills in technology.

At the University of East Anglia, this four-year full-time programme includes a year in industry, giving you the opportunity to work in a computing or cyber security role and apply your skills in a professional context before you graduate. You will study programming, software engineering, operating systems, networks, cryptography, ethical hacking, penetration testing, incident response and the governance and risk frameworks through which organisations manage cyber security. The year in industry allows you to develop professional competencies and industry contacts that significantly strengthen your graduate employment prospects.

Graduates are in very strong demand across a wide range of sectors. Technology companies, financial services, government agencies, healthcare organisations, defence contractors, critical infrastructure operators and consulting firms all have substantial and growing needs for people who understand both software and security. Roles in penetration testing, security engineering, threat intelligence, security operations and software development with a security focus are all well-established career paths.

Postgraduate study in cyber security, computer science or information security management provides a route for those who wish to develop research-level expertise or move into more senior technical roles.