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Cyber Security

(with Foundation Year)
BSc (Hons)
Duration
4 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
CB15
Delivery
In-person

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.
  • 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.
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What you'll do

  • Security professionals are in high demand as cyber security becomes a priority for businesses and organisations.
  • You’ll be taught by staff with a wide variety of industrial and research backgrounds.
  • You’ll develop an understanding of attack methods and learn how to protect individuals and organisations against them.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Gain real work experience through industrial placements

You can take a one-year industrial placement during your studies to increase your employability. Most placements are UK-based, but opportunities exist for global placements.

Future careers

On our Cyber Security course with a foundation year you’ll be able to turn your interest in programming computer networks and security into a rewarding career. 

Accreditations

Memberships

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 64 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
  • BTEC Diploma: MM
  • Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects
  • T Level:  P (D or E)
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
First year£9,250 for the first year
Full-time£9,250 per year
International
First year£17,250 for the first year
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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