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Cybersecurity BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cybersecurity BSc (Hons)
**Overview**
This course will prepare you for a successful career in an exciting and in-demand sector.
In this cutting-edge course, youll delve into security dynamics and the art of risk management, exploring the human factors that shape cyber threats. You will gain a holistic understanding of cybersecurity, as the curriculum uniquely intertwines cybersecurity concepts with the power of computer science skills.
However, you wont just learn about cybersecurity you will gain practical training that exposes you to real-world scenarios. Engage in simulated cy...
**Overview**<br/><br/>This course will prepare you for a successful career in an exciting and in-demand sector. <br/><br/>In this cutting-edge course, youll delve into security dynamics and the art of risk management, exploring the human factors that shape cyber threats. You will gain a holistic understanding of cybersecurity, as the curriculum uniquely intertwines cybersecurity concepts with the power of computer science skills.<br/><br/>However, you wont just learn about cybersecurity you will gain practical training that exposes you to real-world scenarios. Engage in simulated cyber-attack and defence exercises that sharpen your problem-solving skills and give you a taste of the cybersecurity sector.<br/><br/>**Assessment** <br/><br/>The BSc Cybersecurity degree employs a range of authentic assessment methods, including portfolio work, coursework, quizzes, and exams. <br/><br/>The initial two years have a 50/50 balance between immersive coursework and exams. As you head into the final year, there will be a shift towards more closed book exams.<br/><br/>**Key course benefits:**<br/><br/><br/>- Our placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, designed to boost your future employment prospects.<br/><br/><br/>- Ranked 13th in the UK for median earnings on average of £33,200 in the first year after graduation (LEO, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- Gain specialist knowledge required to start a successful career in Cybersecurity<br/>
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
I190
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:21,M:24,P:0 Any subject: 21 Distinction credits and 24 Merit credits at Level 3 in any subject. OR 15 Distinction credits and 30 Merit credits at Level 3, including at least 15 credits of STEM (c) subject units. STEM (c) subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Electronics. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme31 Any subject: 31overall with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level subjects. OR 29 overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level subjects, including a STEM (c) subject. STEM (c) subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Electronics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5Maths Grade C/4 and English Language or Literature Grade C/4 A levelB,B,B C,C,C Any subject: BBB: Standard offer. BBC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B. BCC: Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer). Including a listed STEM (c) subject: BBC: including one of the listed STEM (c) subjects - Standard offer. BCC: including one of the listed STEM (c) subjects and if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B. CCC: including one of the listed STEM (c) subjects - Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer). STEM (c) subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Electronics. T LevelD The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Building Services Engineering for Construction - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Onsite Construction - Digital Business Services - Digital Production, Design and Development - Digital Support Services - Education and Childcare - Health - Healthcare Science - Science - Management and Administration - Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing - Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control - Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing - Accounting - Legal Services - Finance - Agriculture, Land Management and Production, - Animal Care and Management - Catering - Craft and Design - Media, Broadcast and Production - Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| International | £21,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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