Computer Science with Cyber Security, MEng (Hons)

Course summary

This four-year MEng Computer Science with Cyber Security includes the core learning of the BSc Computer Science programmes and provides the professional skills, knowledge and understanding that underpin computer science, enabling you to work in any area of the computing industry. You will then have the opportunity to specialise and gain a greater understanding of the latest thinking in cyber security, including the concepts, principles, technologies and practices for addressing current and emerging cyber security threats and challenges. Key areas of study include: criminology, risk management, law and social sciences. Outstanding facilities and renowned teaching staff will prepare you for work in a wide variety of areas and fields. Southampton Computer Science graduates are in high demand and have a world-leading reputation for creative solutions based on cutting-edge knowledge and state-of-the-art technical skills. You’ll benefit from our strong relationships with employers, our Careers Hub who organise an annual careers fair and our dedicated startup incubator, Future Worlds - supporting student enterprise. The UK government’s National Cyber Security Centre recognises Southampton as a centre of excellence when it comes to research in this growth area.Our MEng Computer Science with Cyber Security is accredited by the British Computer Society and by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

This four-year programme has been designed to maximise student choice by allowing you to tailor the degree structure to suit your own interests. During the first two years you will undertake a series of core modules, for example Programming, Computer Systems, and Mathematics. In your third year you can choose from a wide range of optional modules that reflect the specialist areas and key technologies of computer science that will be critical in the future. You will also work on an individual project with the potential to explore cutting edge technologies and innovative applications. The fourth year particularly emphasises engineering design, management and industrial collaboration. You will take part in a group design project, working with a real industry customer or solving challenging problems through the imaginative application of technology. For more information on our optional modules: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/computer-science-with-artificial-intelligence-degree-meng#modules