Computer Science with Cyber Security

This course gives you the digital skills and industry experience to protect companies and governments from the rapidly increasing threat of cyber crime. your skills will be in high demand when you graduate because of a global shortage of qualified cyber security professionals.

Most of our graduates go straight into computer science jobs in high-tech companies. roles include: software engineer, app developer, web developer, and systems analyst. this master's course is also a great foundation for further study at phd level. industry and government have an acute need for cyber security in a great variety of applications. you could become part of a team writing next-generation secure operating and communication systems, working to block the spread of malware, developing new defensive programming techniques, or work in government to protect national infrastructures or cyber defences. through our cyber security academy you’ll also have regular contact with companies at the forefront of cyber security. summer internships will help you build a strong professional profile, and set you up well for a cyber security career path. thanks to an extensive combination of networks, mentors, societies and our own on-campus startup incubator, we also support aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build their enterprise skills. our computer science graduates have secured roles at organisations including: apple microsoft cisco audi google ibm roles include: cyber security analyst information security manager network security analyst penetration tester cyber security consultant

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Southampton University has partnerships with the following companies: