BSc Cybersecurity

Overview

Secure system architecture, cryptography and protection of critical digital infrastructure. The programme combines scientific foundations with project-based engineering practice, delivered in structured semesters with supervised teaching.

Curriculum

Illustrative curriculum. The officially approved module structure will be published once programme documentation is available.

1. Semester 1

   • Calculus I
   • Programming I (Python)
   • Discrete Mathematics
   • Foundations of Information Security
   • Academic Skills and Scientific Writing

2. Semester 2

   • Algorithms and Data Structures
   • Programming II (C/C++)
   • Operating Systems
   • Computer Networks
   • Probability and Statistics

3. Semester 3

   • Cryptography
   • Database Systems
   • Network Security
   • Secure Software Development
   • Foundation Laboratory

4. Semester 4

   • Digital Forensics
   • Distributed Systems
   • Security Operations and Incident Response
   • IT Law, Data Protection and GDPR
   • Interdisciplinary Team Project

5. Semester 5

   • Penetration Testing and Red Teaming
   • Applied Cryptography and Hardware Security
   • Information Security Management (ISO 27001)
   • Cloud Computing
   • Advanced Laboratory

6. Semester 6

   • Industrial Placement Semester
   • Elective Modules
   • Bachelor's Thesis and Colloquium

Learning outcomes

• Apply scientific method to technical problems
• Design, model and evaluate complex systems
• Communicate results to specialist and international audiences
• Assess technological developments in ethical and legal terms

Admission requirements

• Recognised secondary qualification or equivalent — higher education entrance qualification including mathematics and one natural science (overall grade 2.5 or better)
• Evidence of proficiency in the language of instruction — English C1 (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 95) or German C1 (TestDaF 4x4 / DSH-2), depending on the language of instruction
• Complete application documentation — transcripts, language certificate, CV and identity document

Career opportunities

• Development and design roles in technology-driven organisations
• Research and development in institutes and industry
• Project and systems responsibility in interdisciplinary teams
• Progression to master's or doctoral study