**Interested in using ethical hacking to identify security issues and developing solutions to fix them? This integrated masters course focuses on network science, digital forensics, and cyber threat intelligence, preparing you for roles in cybersecurity.**
**Why study MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) at BU?**
- Master advanced security tools and techniques: Seamlessly build upon your BSc Cyber Security with Digital Forensics knowledge and develop expertise in cybersecurity, learning to implement, assess, and manage the security of business activities in ...
**Interested in using ethical hacking to identify security issues and developing solutions to fix them? This integrated masters course focuses on network science, digital forensics, and cyber threat intelligence, preparing you for roles in cybersecurity.**<br/><br/>**Why study MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) at BU?**<br/><br/><br/>- Master advanced security tools and techniques: Seamlessly build upon your BSc Cyber Security with Digital Forensics knowledge and develop expertise in cybersecurity, learning to implement, assess, and manage the security of business activities in a global context within a focused 120-credit program.<br/><br/><br/>- Build cutting-edge technical expertise: Gain proficiency in ethical hacking, computational modeling, quantum computing, and network science to address and prevent security threats in state-of-the-art labs equipped with enterprise-grade hardware and virtualization-ready infrastructure.<br/><br/><br/>- Tailor your degree: Choose specialist units such as cyber threat intelligence to align with your career goals and gain practical experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your employability: Gain valuable work experience and industry insights through a team-based Masters project without a traditional dissertation, collaborating with BU staff and global experts from academia and industry.<br/><br/><br/>- Access diverse career opportunities: Prepare for roles that drive innovation in cybersecurity fields, from penetration tester to digital forensics consultant or information security analyst.<br/><br/><br/>- Achieve excellent graduate outcomes: Our graduates secure roles in high-demand fields, demonstrating the value of an integrated, applied Masters degree with a streamlined 120-credit structure.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
I142
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1
104
120
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
An overall score of 28 - 31 points.
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.
M
120 UCAS tariff points
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £19,700 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |