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Currently in year 12 want to go into cyber security at uni any unis you recommend?

I'm in year 12 going into year 13 and have always been interested in cyber security/IT in general are there any unis which offer cyber security's degree with maybe year in industry/industrial placement years for experience or maybe comp sci with cyber security?

Thank you
Original post by Hhfhbfdbchmn
I'm in year 12 going into year 13 and have always been interested in cyber security/IT in general are there any unis which offer cyber security's degree with maybe year in industry/industrial placement years for experience or maybe comp sci with cyber security?
Thank you

Hi, I'm a 2nd year Computer Science student.

Lancaster offers an integrated masters - Cyber Security (with Industrial Experience) MSci Hons
Cyber Security (with Industrial Experience) MSci Hons (I902) - Lancaster University but also BSc Hons (no placement) Cyber Security BSc Hons (I900) - Lancaster University and study abroad Cyber Security (Study Abroad) BSc Hons (I901) - Lancaster University

What the MSci with industrial placement degree is is the 3 years of the BSc Cyber Security and then a 4th year where you will do a 10 week industrial placement in the 2nd term which the department will find for you.

You can join on the BSc Cyber Security course and if you meet the requirements you can swap onto the MSci course up to the end of 3rd year, alternatively you can drop off the MSci course and onto the BSc course at the end of 3rd year and graduate with a bachelors if you no longer want to do the 4th year.

Lancaster also offers internships Internships - Lancaster University and junior roles through ISS which you can do alongside your studies. For example, this is one of the current vacancies: Junior API Developer - Lancaster University’s Employment and Recruitment Service (lancaster-university.co.uk)


If you are interested in studying Comp Sci with Cyber Security then maybe the Computer Science degrees are for you. Lancaster offers BSc Hons Computer Science BSc Hons (G400) - Lancaster University or MSci Hons Computer Science (with Industrial Experience) MSci Hons (G404) - Lancaster University and study abroad Computer Science (Study Abroad) BSc Hons (G403) - Lancaster University

If you choose to study any of the Computer Science and related degrees (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Data Science), in first year the 4 core modules are taught to everyone and this means you can swap from one degree program to another with the exception of Data Science which you will need to have done the maths minor in order to swap onto. If you did do the Computer Science degree then in 2nd and 3rd year you would have Computer Science core modules and then you could take optional modules which fall under Cyber Security so yes, you might not get a joint honours degree, but you can absolutely pick the modules to suit and tailor the degree to you!

Any other information or questions about the course please don't hesitate to ask!

Hope this helps, Ella - Lancaster University Student Ambassador
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Original post by Lancaster Student Ambassador
Hi, I'm a 2nd year Computer Science student.
Lancaster offers an integrated masters - Cyber Security (with Industrial Experience) MSci Hons
Cyber Security (with Industrial Experience) MSci Hons (I902) - Lancaster University but also BSc Hons (no placement) Cyber Security BSc Hons (I900) - Lancaster University and study abroad Cyber Security (Study Abroad) BSc Hons (I901) - Lancaster University
What the MSci with industrial placement degree is is the 3 years of the BSc Cyber Security and then a 4th year where you will do a 10 week industrial placement in the 2nd term which the department will find for you.
You can join on the BSc Cyber Security course and if you meet the requirements you can swap onto the MSci course up to the end of 3rd year, alternatively you can drop off the MSci course and onto the BSc course at the end of 3rd year and graduate with a bachelors if you no longer want to do the 4th year.
Lancaster also offers internships Internships - Lancaster University and junior roles through ISS which you can do alongside your studies. For example, this is one of the current vacancies: Junior API Developer - Lancaster University’s Employment and Recruitment Service (lancaster-university.co.uk)
If you are interested in studying Comp Sci with Cyber Security then maybe the Computer Science degrees are for you. Lancaster offers BSc Hons Computer Science BSc Hons (G400) - Lancaster University or MSci Hons Computer Science (with Industrial Experience) MSci Hons (G404) - Lancaster University and study abroad Computer Science (Study Abroad) BSc Hons (G403) - Lancaster University
If you choose to study any of the Computer Science and related degrees (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Data Science), in first year the 4 core modules are taught to everyone and this means you can swap from one degree program to another with the exception of Data Science which you will need to have done the maths minor in order to swap onto. If you did do the Computer Science degree then in 2nd and 3rd year you would have Computer Science core modules and then you could take optional modules which fall under Cyber Security so yes, you might not get a joint honours degree, but you can absolutely pick the modules to suit and tailor the degree to you!
Any other information or questions about the course please don't hesitate to ask!
Hope this helps, Ella - Lancaster University Student Ambassador

ok thank you i will look into the degrees which Lancaster offers
Original post by Hhfhbfdbchmn
I'm in year 12 going into year 13 and have always been interested in cyber security/IT in general are there any unis which offer cyber security's degree with maybe year in industry/industrial placement years for experience or maybe comp sci with cyber security?
Thank you

Hi

Teesside University delivers lots of courses in the areas you're interested in, and all offer the opportunity to take a year in industry. I've included a few courses below for you to have a look at...

Artificial intelligence and computer science
Computer and digital forensics
Cyber security
Information technology

All of these courses include working on live briefs with companies including Cisco, Cubic Transportation Systems, Sage, TUI, Atombank, HMRC and Waterstons, great experience to include on your CV.

There are similar modules that run through the majority of our computing courses such as secure computer and networks and IT systems and information security, but the digital forensics and cyber security courses have more modules on topics like mobile forensic investigations, intelligence and ethical hacking.

You also undertake an enterprise project to develop a solution, proposal, product or service in response to an enterprise challenge set by industry partners or business clients.

Hear from our lecturers, current students and graduates here

I hope this information is useful and helps you on your journey to higher education. Good luck :smile:

Kate
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Original post by Hhfhbfdbchmn
I'm in year 12 going into year 13 and have always been interested in cyber security/IT in general are there any unis which offer cyber security's degree with maybe year in industry/industrial placement years for experience or maybe comp sci with cyber security?
Thank you

Hi there!

At Edge Hill we offer a Bsc in Computing (Networks, Cyber Security and Forensics) which you may be interested in looking into! This course covers a variety of topics. It is a part of the computer science department which routinely run networking events in which relevant companies visit to meet with the students as well as department clubs to meet with other students in the field.

If you have any questions about this course or the university as a whole then please feel free to send them through!

Emily
Second Year Creative Writing
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I'm about to start an MSc in Cyber Security after doing BSc Computer Science at the University of Plymouth - the facilities and lecturers here are amazing, can't recommend enough! They do also have "BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)" and "BSc Cyber Security" courses as well which both recently got certified by the Govt. National Cyber Security Centre.

The BSc Computer Science course had the option for a placement so I'd assume the others do as well, but I'd check the uni website just to make sure.
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Original post by lewiscm
I'm about to start an MSc in Cyber Security after doing BSc Computer Science at the University of Plymouth - the facilities and lecturers here are amazing, can't recommend enough! They do also have "BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)" and "BSc Cyber Security" courses as well which both recently got certified by the Govt. National Cyber Security Centre.
The BSc Computer Science course had the option for a placement so I'd assume the others do as well, but I'd check the uni website just to make sure.

Ok thank you very much I’ll be sure to check it out
Hi @Hhfhbfdbchmn ,

I'm Joshua and I'm about to start my third year at Southampton doing Computer Science with Cyber Security. It's an integrated Masters where the first year and half of second year is the same as a vanilla Computer Science degree, and after that you start picking up more Cyber Security content.

The degree here is a National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) certified degree, and I used their list of certified courses as the starting point of my uni search.

I've really enjoyed the course so far, and I'm happy to answer any questions either about Southampton or the course!

All the best,

Joshua
Student Rep
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Original post by Uni of Southampton Students
Hi @Hhfhbfdbchmn ,
I'm Joshua and I'm about to start my third year at Southampton doing Computer Science with Cyber Security. It's an integrated Masters where the first year and half of second year is the same as a vanilla Computer Science degree, and after that you start picking up more Cyber Security content.
The degree here is a National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) certified degree, and I used their list of certified courses as the starting point of my uni search.
I've really enjoyed the course so far, and I'm happy to answer any questions either about Southampton or the course!
All the best,
Joshua
Student Rep


Hey Joshua, any chance we can have a chat? I'd love to know more about cyber security as a field
Original post by aspir0r
Hey Joshua, any chance we can have a chat? I'd love to know more about cyber security as a field

Hi @aspir0r
Of course! Feel free to DM this account with any questions and I can reply to you directly there

Joshua
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Original post by Hhfhbfdbchmn
I'm in year 12 going into year 13 and have always been interested in cyber security/IT in general are there any unis which offer cyber security's degree with maybe year in industry/industrial placement years for experience or maybe comp sci with cyber security?
Thank you

I'm looking at doing similar , if you do maths at a level then it'll be quite easy to find something uni of york do a compsci and cybersecurity course with a placement year but if you don't do maths then another good option would be Newcastle which offers a course under the same name. The best cyber security course I've found has been at Lancaster but they dont offer a placement year. If you proceed to an MSci tho they do offer industrial experience

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