Cyber Security Management BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cyber Security Management BSc (Hons)
Are you interested in understanding and contributing to addressing the evolving security threats posed by cybercriminals, malware, and large-scale cyber-attacks? The rate and prevalence of such threats mean cybersecurity professionals are in high demand.
Why study BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management at BU?
• Explore the evolving threat landscape and gain applied skills in building and managing secure systems
• Learn the fundamental concepts of psychology, business, law, and management that relate to cyber s...
<strong>Are you interested in understanding and contributing to addressing the evolving security threats posed by cybercriminals, malware, and large-scale cyber-attacks? The rate and prevalence of such threats mean cybersecurity professionals are in high demand.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Why study BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management at BU?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Explore the evolving threat landscape and gain applied skills in building and managing secure systems<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn the fundamental concepts of psychology, business, law, and management that relate to cyber security in technology<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Become a strategic thinker and be a step ahead of the hackers – understanding the threats and implementing the solutions to combat them<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll be qualified to work in the security and/or forensic industry in roles such as police forensics investigator, forensics consultant, security advisor, information security analyst or cyber security analyst. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll be career-ready with 100% of our graduates in employment after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023).<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Course accreditation</strong><br/><br/>BU is a member of the Cisco Network Academy program; this allows us to offer students the chance to study for internationally recognised industry certifications in computer networking and related areas. The CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate course forms the basis for Cisco’s certification program. It is desirable to employer’s and can act as base for more advanced professional certifications.<br/><br/>Following the October 2024 visit from the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, we are pleased to announce that we have been awarded initial accreditation to this course, pending full accreditation.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
2DA6
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.
Scottish Higher
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
An overall score of 28 - 31 points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Advanced Higher
104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Extended Project
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
A level
104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
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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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £20,685 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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