BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with foundation and industry years in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University

This hands-on degree program helps you build sought-after skills in an expanding field. The foundation year provides excellent preparation for undergraduate studies. After completing it successfully, you can advance to the three-year BSc (Hons) Cyber Security degree.

Gain comprehensive industry knowledge through valuable work placements integrated into the program.
Collaborating with CISCO Networking Academy and EC-Council, the curriculum covers professional subjects focused on your future career. You'll master advanced technologies, methodologies, strategies, policies, and industry standards to safeguard network systems and data against cyber threats for both individuals and organizations.

Throughout your studies, you'll have opportunities to earn professional certifications alongside your degree, such as CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA-Security, CISCO CyberOps, and CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker). These will provide you with practical and technical expertise highly prized by employers.

You'll learn in our state-of-the-art computer networking labs featuring industry-standard equipment. These facilities include Cisco routers and switches, along with specialized software like Kali Linux and Metasploit, plus various tools for analyzing and assessing computer networks in a secure cybersecurity setting. Here, you'll examine hacker techniques for breaching systems and explore defensive measures, including specialized software and security hardware.

5-year program including foundation and industry placement years