Cyber Security Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cyber Security Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview
Combine your interest in programming, computer networks and security to become the cyber security professional of the future.
Why study with us
• Take part in our ‘Computing Challenge’, where first year students work as teams to design and develop a new app in a competitive and supportive environment.
• You’ll get to use the specialist software utilised by the Police and other forensic investigators. This includes a range of investigative software and multi-processor password crack...
Course Overview
Combine your interest in programming, computer networks and security to become the cyber security professional of the future.
Why study with us
• Take part in our ‘Computing Challenge’, where first year students work as teams to design and develop a new app in a competitive and supportive environment.
• You’ll get to use the specialist software utilised by the Police and other forensic investigators. This includes a range of investigative software and multi-processor password cracking software.
• Learn from our Laboratory of Security and Forensic Research in Computing, which carries out internationally recognised security and forensic research.
What you'll do
• Cyber security professionals are in huge demand, particularly since the General data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 came into force, so there are fantastic job opportunities out there for you.
• This demand for cyber security professionals will only increase as the digital revolution takes shape. The Internet of Things and smart environments (e.g. smart homes, roads and cities) will pose new risks that will need to be tackled.
• The UK Government has invested £1.9 billion in a cyber security strategy and identified a 20 year skills gap. This will create new opportunities for the next generation of cyber security graduates.
Accreditations
• 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.
Future Careers
Cyber security is a highly competitive industry which calls for people with advanced technical and personal skills. There is a varied range of career opportunities in this growing field.
Course Information
4 option s available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A51-J10
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
104-112 UCAS points at A2
T Level
Not accepted
UCAS Tariff
AS
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
104-112 UCAS points
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.
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
104-112 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Not accepted
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
A level
64 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB Diploma including 64 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects
Access to HE Diploma
64 UCAS points
AS
Not accepted
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.
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
64 UCAS points
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
64 UCAS points
T Level
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104-112 UCAS points
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Channel Islands, Scotland | £1,955 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Wales, England, Channel Islands, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Channel Islands, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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