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BSc (Hons) Security, Intelligence and Cyber
Teaches how to plan intelligence collection, manage investigations and respond to security and cyber threats, using contemporary case studies. Taught at Lancaster; suits careers in security, intelligence analysis and cyber risk.
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A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Security, Intelligence and Cyber
Teaches how to plan intelligence collection, manage investigations and respond to security and cyber threats, using contemporary case studies. Taught at Lancaster; suits careers in security, intelligence analysis and cyber risk.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on network and systems security, threat, vulnerability and risk assessment, incident response, governance and ethical security practice. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Network and systems security
- Threat, vulnerability and risk assessment
- Incident response, governance and ethical security practice
- Identify vulnerabilities and assess cyber risk.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Security analysis
- Threat modelling
- Incident investigation
- Risk communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who want to understand attacks, protect digital systems and communicate security risk clearly. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Cyber security analyst
- Security operations analyst
- Penetration tester
- Information security consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
25 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Foundations of IntelligencePublished course content
- 02Weapons of Fear: The Evolution of TerrorPublished course content
- 03Physical Protection of Facilities and PremisesPublished course content
- 04Digital Threats and Cyber ProtectionPublished course content
- 05Applied Security, Intelligence, Cyber ProjectPublished course content
- 06Event and Venue Security ManagementPublished course content
- 07Disobedience and DemocracyPublished course content
- 08Risk SocietiesPublished course content
- 09Digital Intelligence in a Connected WorldPublished course content
- 10Operational Skills for Security, Intelligence and Cyber CareersPublished course content
- 11Espionage And SabotagePublished course content
- 12Vulnerability and SecurityPublished course content
- 13Terrorism in the 21st CenturyPublished course content
- 14Global Governance and Policy MakingPublished course content
- 15DissertationPublished course content
- 16Written assignmentsPublished course content
- 17Verbal presentationsPublished course content
- 18Simulation exercisesPublished course content
- 19Teamworking vignettesPublished course content
- 20Reports to mimic professional documentsPublished course content
- 21Portfolios comprising various elements of work to evidence your knowledge and understandingPublished course content
- 22Documents analysing and recommending problem solutionsPublished course content
- 23Research proposals and reportsPublished course content
- 24Oral PresentationsPublished course content
- 25Applicant InformationPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 104-112 UCAS Tariff points
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan A-levels: 3 credits (55%) or CCC; Integrated Foundation Year with A-levels grade SSS minimum
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
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