BSc Honours Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - BSc Honours Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

You study a broad curriculum in your first two years, developing knowledge in different aspects of computing science, and gaining skills in problem solving, program design and implementation. In your third year, you move onto specialist topics in security and resilience, with modules focusing on the design and development of dependable software systems.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site (Newcastle)

Course Address
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

Application Details

Course Code

I195

Institution Code

N21

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Access to HE Diploma

D:45,M:0

A level 3 unit in mathematical studies essential. At least 45 level 3 credits at distinction in a science subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*DD

Minimum grade B or 6 in at least five GCSEs required, including Mathematics.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H2,H2,H3

Including Ordinary Level Mathematics required at grade O2 if not offered at Higher Level.

A level

A,A,B

(excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). We are committed to encouraging the adoption of A level Computing. Students applying with an A level in Computing will receive favourable consideration. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.

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