Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Identify vulnerabilities and assess cyber risk.
- Learn defensive security and incident-response principles.
- Develop practical, ethical and analytical security skills.

Mixes practical software development with cyber defence skills, preparing students to respond to evolving digital threats. Suited to graduates seeking technical security or development roles.
Programme description
Career direction
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on law.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Law before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.