Undergraduate Studies
Bachelor of Cybersecurity
Ransomware, malware, phishing, distributed denial of service (DDOS), spyware, simjacking, and cyberwarfare. Internet-based attacks on our society are in the news just about every day.
Cybersecurity is about defending against these threats. The field has steadily grown in breadth, depth and societal importance and is now recognized as a stand-alone subject alongside Computer Science and Computer Engineering. Carleton’s new Bachelor of Cybersecurity (BCyber) is unique in Canada. It targets the computer science side of cybersecurity to help you understand the broad range of current and anticipated future threats and risks, as well as solutions to solve them.
Explore our Program
This program is designed for high achieving and ambitious students who excel in math and science, who enjoy solving challenging problems and who are strongly interested in a career in computer and network security. Each incoming class will have a small cohort, meaning that you’ll get to know many of your classmates and your professors well.
World-Leaders in Cryptography: Paul Van Oorschot
Professor Paul Van Oorschot was featured on the World Leaders in Cryptography podcast, hosted by Bill Buchanan (OBE; FRSE; Edinburgh Napier University). This interview provides an overview highlighting selected aspects of Van Oorschot’s contributions to cryptography, computer security, and authentication — core foundations of modern cybersecurity.
Why it matters to you as a future cybersecurity professional:
- Learn how applied cryptography protects online banking, email, and mobile systems
- Understand how authentication and network security defend today’s digital infrastructure
- Explore insights from the co-author of Handbook of Applied Cryptography, a globally recognized reference
- Gain perspective from a Professor of Computer Science at Carleton University and former Canada Research Chair in authentication and computer security
- See how academic research directly shapes real-world cybersecurity solutions
This conversation underscores the importance of cryptography, computer security, and network security — essential knowledge areas for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity. The episode is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
Co-op and Career Options
Our program has a rigorous, fast-paced first year that will quickly prepare you for a Co-op work-term placement. A degree in Cybersecurity will prepare you for a career in any of the numerous fields in computer science where security and/or privacy are important.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The goal of the Bachelor of Cybersecurity is to train experts in computer and internet security. It is a highly specialized program with six new cybersecurity courses that are unavailable to students in the Bachelor of Computer Science. Each incoming class will have a smaller cohort than the Bachelor of Computer Science.
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You can apply to many of the programs available to a student that has completed the Bachelor of Computer Science, including graduate programs like the Master of Computer Science and the Master in Data Science, Analytics, and AI.
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For official program information for the Bachelor of Cybersecurity please see the Undergraduate Calendar. You can find a course map for the program here.
Admissions
Considering Carleton’s BCyber program? The Undergraduate Admissions team can help you find important information about applying to undergraduate studies at Carleton University. Learn about admission requirements, how to apply, application and document deadlines, applying for residence, keeping track of your application, what to do once you have been admitted and more!