BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with foundation year in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University

This hands-on degree program helps you build sought-after skills in an expanding field. Perfect for those enthusiastic about computing careers who aren't quite prepared for a three-year degree, the one-year computing foundation provides essential training in programming, web development, networking, and security. After completing this foundation, you can advance to the three-year BSc (Hons) Cyber Security program.

Collaborating with CISCO Networking Academy and EC-Council, the three-year degree covers various professional subjects focused on your future career. You'll master advanced technologies, methodologies, strategies, policies, and industry standards to safeguard network systems and data from cyber threats at both individual and organizational levels.

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 credentials will provide you with practical and technical expertise highly prized by employers.

Your learning will take place in our state-of-the-art computer networking labs equipped with industry-standard resources. These facilities include Cisco routers and switches, along with software like Kali Linux, Metasploit, and various tools for analyzing and securing computer networks in a controlled cybersecurity setting. Here, you'll explore hacker techniques for breaching vulnerable systems and examine defense mechanisms, including specialized software and security hardware.

4 years with foundation year