Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Computer Networking and Cyber Security (Foundation Year) (GG7M)

London Metropolitan University's four-year Computer Networking and Cyber Security BSc (including foundation year) (Hons) degree provides an alternative route into higher education if students don’t have the necessary qualifications to start an undergraduate degree in computer networking or cyber security.

Students will be taught within the Cyber Security Research Centre, which is a dedicated collaborative facility launched in 2018 to bring London Metropolitan University's industry partners into the University. Students will be exposed to live projects from a variety of industries from within the fintech, cybersecurity and digital forensic businesses.

This course will equip students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to protect computer systems, physical environments and technologies, as well as find solutions to real security challenges. These skills will help students to succeed in the cyber security industry.

The Computer Networking and Cyber Security BSc degree has been accredited with full CITP status by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. This accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. As a graduate of this course, accreditation will also entitle students to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

This course will help students to specialise in the network and application security of modern hardware and software systems. In the foundation year, students will focus on learning the core principles of cybersecurity, robotics and internet of things, mathematics and programming.