Overview
Cyber Security BSc is one of the routes we place students on most often, and it is offered widely enough that there is usually a fit whatever your profile looks like. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Cyber Security moves from fundamentals into a specialism you pick partway through. We currently work with 32 universities on this course across 25 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.000 to £35.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A sector with a documented skills shortage and government backing, but one where entry roles still expect fundamentals in networking and systems. Home labs, capture-the-flag results and certifications carry real weight.
Roles graduates go into
- Security analyst in a SOC
- Penetration tester
- Security engineer
- GRC and compliance analyst
- Incident responder
- Threat intelligence analyst
Where they work
- Security consultancies and testing firms
- Banks and insurers
- Government, GCHQ and defence
- Managed security service providers
- In-house security teams
After the course
Certifications are the currency: Security+ and then CISSP for defence, or OSCP for offensive work. NCSC certified degrees help at entry.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,000 - £35,000