USW computer science degree accredited by government security body
THE BSc Computer Science degree at the University of South Wales (USW) has been approved by a leading government body.
The course has received certification by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the UK’s lead technical authority on cyber security and a part of GCHQ.
The process of certification requires rigorous assessment criteria to be met to ensure the course is of a high standard and is valuable to students and their prospective employers.
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Dr Ian Wilson, USW’s head of computer science and lead on computer science and cyber security research, welcomed the news.
“Being recognised by the NCSC shows the course is at the cutting edge in this field,” he said. “This will give students the confidence that USW is one of the leading institutions in the sector, and that the university provides excellent facilities and education that are recognised by experts and industry leaders.”
Deputy director for skills and growth and the NCSC Chris Ensor said: “Offering a certified degree helps prospective students make better informed choices about the quality of courses available and employers can rest assured that graduates will be well-taught and have valued industry skills.”
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