
Cyber Security (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cyber Security (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview
Security is now a crucial part of business. Our Cyber Security with Foundation Year degree gives you the highly sought-after skills and knowledge to build secure and compliant systems.
Why study with us
• You’ll have access to specialist computing labs with the latest cyber security open source and commercial tools.
• You’ll also develop important workplace skills including logical thought, independent learning, teamwork, ethical practice and communication.
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<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>Security is now a crucial part of business. Our Cyber Security with Foundation Year degree gives you the highly sought-after skills and knowledge to build secure and compliant systems. <br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll have access to specialist computing labs with the latest cyber security open source and commercial tools. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll also develop important workplace skills including logical thought, independent learning, teamwork, ethical practice and communication. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll get involved in our ‘Computing Challenge,’ where you get to design and develop a new app and create a marketing campaign to promote it. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll do</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Security professionals are in high demand as cyber security becomes a priority for businesses and organisations.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll be taught by staff with a wide variety of industrial and research backgrounds. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll develop an understanding of attack methods and learn how to protect individuals and organisations against them.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Accreditations</strong><br/><br/><br/>• We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future Careers</strong><br/><br/>On our Cyber Security Foundation Year degree you’ll be able to turn your interest in programming computer networks and security into a rewarding career.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CB15
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
64 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
64 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MPP
Scottish Advanced Higher
64 UCAS points
A level
64 UCAS points at A2
T Level
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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