This integrated programme is designed to prepare and support UK students for a strong and rewarding experience in their selected discipline, Computer Science for Cyber Security, immediately aligning students to the fundamentals of computing from the moment they enrol.

In addition to providing all necessary science, technology, engineering and mathematics background to allow students to confidently enter year one of the BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Cyber Security programme, the first year of study will also develop transferable skills such as communication, professionalism, teamwork and creativity, and provide an excellent transition period in preparation for learning and teaching methodologies used in the UK to support high engagement and achievement in the discipline.

The foundation year is taken in common with four complementary engineering disciplines (Biomedical, Chemical, Civil & Structural, Mechanical) and the following year in common with Computer Science, and Software Engineering, allowing students to transfer after this common year if they feel an alternative programme better suits their emerging interests and career aspirations. Therefore, prior to being immersed in the technical depth of your selected area in the final two years of study, your education includes developing an understanding of the relation and importance of other technological areas to your own discipline, thereby broadening career options and employability on graduation.

Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate (CDIO) forms a core element of programme delivery, based around developing innovative and sustainable solutions to real-world problems and closely linked to our well-developed industrial collaborations.

The importance of cyber security is growing in every area of our technology driven, interconnected society – from state sponsored hacking, to industrial espionage to personal privacy, the subject is now high profile and high priority.

Knowledge in this area is in high demand, and there is a significant skills gap – meaning you’ll be highly employable. A range of other career opportunities will also be open to you on graduation.

Computers are what underpin, support and transform science, business, society and every aspect of modern life. Our graduates have been highly regarded and sought after.

Recent graduates from our computer science courses have gone on to work in many fascinating areas and industries, working at companies such as:

IBM
Intel
Microsoft
Hewlett-Packard (HP)
Cap Gemini
FDM Group
Centrica
BBC
British Sky Broadcasting
Rolls Royce
JP Morgan
NHS trusts
GE
Deutsche Post AG
Goldman Sachs
Skipton Building Society
Societe General
Expressbank
Thomson Reuters
Inspiring the female IT leaders of the future

We are committed to increasing diversity in IT, as women are still under-represented across the industry, especially at higher echelons, and they're also likely to be paid less than their male counterparts for the same work.

The University of Bradford is a great place for women aspiring to work in the IT sector, offering a highly inclusive environment in which to develop your skills and learn from outstanding academics and professionals. Our IT Director Juliette Atkinson was recently shortlisted for three Women in Tech Excellence Awards.