BSc (Hons) Computing in Cyber Security (Top-up)

A one-year LSBU top-up covering offensive and defensive security, cryptography, digital forensics and incident response, taught on campus.

BCAS

Offered by

BCAS Campus

Awarded by

London South Bank University

LevelBachelors
Duration1 Year
Study modefull-time

Overview

About this course

The BSc (Hons) Computing in Cyber Security (Top-up) is a one-year, 120-credit final-year degree awarded by London South Bank University, delivered on campus at BCAS in Kandy and Kalmunai. Compulsory modules are Offensive Security and Defensive Countermeasures, Security Services and Cryptographic Applications, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Professional Practice and Emerging Technologies in Computing, and a 40-credit Final Project. Students gain practical experience in finding vulnerabilities, investigating security incidents, applying controls and protecting systems, networks and data. The page links the degree to careers in cyber security, penetration testing and security operations. It is aimed at diploma and HND graduates, and the suggested ladder runs from the HND in Computing, through this top-up, to an MBA.

Modules

5 modules
Final year (Level 6)5 modules
Offensive Security and Defensive CountermeasuresSemester 1
Security Services and Cryptographic ApplicationsSemester 1
Final ProjectSemester 1 and 2
Professional Practice and Emerging Technologies in ComputingSemester 2
Digital Forensics and Incident ResponseSemester 2

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Level 5 qualification

A UK Level 5 equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

bachelors

Duration

1 Year ยท full-time

Location

Not specified

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

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