
Cyber Security BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cyber Security BSc (Hons)
Are you interested in running professional networks and keeping them safe from cyber criminals? Do you have a passion for computing, software development and emerging technologies?
For families, businesses and governments, the systems and information in their networks are valuable assets. As cyber criminals find increasingly innovative ways to infiltrate, interrupt and impersonate, securing this information online has never been more important.
This degree has been designed to expose you to cutting-edge topics like Cyber Security Fundamentals, Programming, and Netw...
Are you interested in running professional networks and keeping them safe from cyber criminals? Do you have a passion for computing, software development and emerging technologies?<br/><br/>For families, businesses and governments, the systems and information in their networks are valuable assets. As cyber criminals find increasingly innovative ways to infiltrate, interrupt and impersonate, securing this information online has never been more important.<br/><br/>This degree has been designed to expose you to cutting-edge topics like Cyber Security Fundamentals, Programming, and Networking. You’ll gain expertise in advanced, in-demand areas such as Machine Learning in Cyber Security and Trustworthy Intelligence Systems, with a key focus on artificial intelligence. We’ll provide you with opportunities to apply your learning to real-world scenarios in our Tech Hub laboratories and workspaces, home to industry-standard tools for cyber security training.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate with the technical skills and professional attributes that employers value. With an understanding of global cyber security trends, you’ll also be prepared for international career opportunities. We’ll equip you with knowledge and skills that are highly sought-after by organisations that need your protection from imminent cyber-attacks.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
I291
Institution Code
E42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
You will also need GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. Please note, for all programmes in the Department of Computer Science, a level 2 numeracy qualification is not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in Mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
A level
B,C,C
B,B,C
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
T Level
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Fees and funding
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 |
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