**Are you interested in addressing the evolving security threats posed by cybercriminals, malware, and large-scale cyber-attacks? With these threats increasing in sophistication, this integrated masters course prepares you for this high-demand field.**
**Why study MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance) at BU?**
- Master advanced cybersecurity management skills: Seamlessly build upon your BSc Cyber Security Management knowledge and develop the skills to build and manage secure systems, staying ahead of sophisticated cybercriminals and large-scale attacks...
**Are you interested in addressing the evolving security threats posed by cybercriminals, malware, and large-scale cyber-attacks? With these threats increasing in sophistication, this integrated masters course prepares you for this high-demand field.**<br/><br/>**Why study MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance) at BU?**<br/><br/><br/>- Master advanced cybersecurity management skills: Seamlessly build upon your BSc Cyber Security Management knowledge and develop the skills to build and manage secure systems, staying ahead of sophisticated cybercriminals and large-scale attacks in a focused 120-credit program.<br/><br/><br/>- Build cutting-edge technical expertise: Explore the intersection of psychology, business, law, and management with cybersecurity to tackle challenges from multiple angles 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 Infrastructure and System Security and network science 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 information assurance officer to security advisor 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
2DA8
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 |