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Course summary
- Study diverse cyber-security and computing topics.
- Develop knowledge of web and mobile security, and their governance.
- Build a solid theoretical grounding in systems, networks and data communication.
- Gain useful industry credentials through British Computer Society accreditation.
- Have the opportunity to work abroad — with the possibility of Erasmus funding being available for European placements.
On this course, you'll learn about cyber security from penetration testing to ethical hacking and network intrusion. Upon graduation, you'll have attained specialist credentials, and be ready to tackle real cyber security threats.
Student View
Watch student Ryan Belton talk about what it’s like to study on this course.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
On this specialist course in cyber security, you develop professional understanding, insight and skill in computer and information security. You'll work with industry employers and expert staff, cementing both your practical and theoretical knowledge.
Assessments are varied, and include reports, presentations, demonstrations, discussions and online activities.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- practical tutorial sessions
There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus programme (subject to the UK’s continued participation in the Erasmus programme following the Brexit transition period).
Course leaders and tutors
Paul Wheway
Subject Group Leader for Cyber SecurityPaul is currently the Programme Lead for the Computer Systems and Networks Subject Group, and the final year Course Leader for the BSc Computer Networks course
Applied learning
Live Project
Our students have the unique opportunity to apply the knowledge that they are gaining from the course by working with local organisations and businesses. We work in partnership with the North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC), which is a non-profit organisation aiming to support and help protect regional businesses from cyber crime, by employing our students to deliver specialist services during their studies. The NEBRC was established in 2019, funded by a variety of Private and Public Partners including the Police, as well as a wide range of business investors and members across England.
Networking opportunities
We are a member of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) Academic Partner Programme which accredits our course to industry standard, providing opportunities to collaborate and ensure the effective promotion of information security professionalism to academics and students. The CIISec is the only pure play information and cyber security institution to have been granted Royal Charter Status. This partnership supports our students to create contacts and develop their network within the cyber security community as well as access to a world-class speaker track and network with prospective employers.
We host a range of events and training sessions to provide the networking opportunities for students and employers.
Future careers
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- chief information security officer
- forensic computer analyst
- information security analyst
- penetration tester
- security architect
- IT security engineer
- security systems administrator
- IT security consultant
Previous graduates have gone on to work in a National and Multi-National Companies including;
- Cisco
- Citrix
- 3Squared
- NextGen Security
- Servelec Group
- Hewlett-Packard
- IBM
- Sec-1
- Info-Assure
- Sky
- G-Research
- Exponential-e
Accreditation
This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Course news
The Lovelace Colloquium, named after the first computer programmer Ada Lovelace, celebrates women in IT and offers an excellent programme of panels, lectures and competitions for female students. Sheffield Hallam hosted the event in 2016.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of online lessons and face-to-face teaching with access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- specialist computing hardware, tools and applications
- well-equipped security, forensics and network labs furnished with switches, routers, security appliances, virtualised desktops and servers, configurable wireless access points and direct ADSL internet links
- Kali Linux, which can be used for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment against Windows server and client systems hardened against attacks
Entry requirements
All students
72 UCAS points, including 56 points from two A levels or equivalent, or an alternative qualification such as an Access course. or an alternative qualification such as an Access course.
If you don't meet these criteria you may be qualified for our Extended Degree Programme in Computing
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Computer Systems And Architecture | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Introduction To Computer And Information Security | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Mathematics And Cryptography | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Networking Fundamentals | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Professionalism And Employability Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Programming Fundamentals | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Database Administration And Security | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Ethical Hacking | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Network Intrusion Detection | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Network Services And Administration | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Project Based Learning | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Secure Networking Technologies | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Advanced Penetration Testing | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Enterprise Applications Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Information Security Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Project (Network, Cyber And Forensics) | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Data Storage | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Mobile Security | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Network Security | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2021/22 is £13,995 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
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