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BSc (Hons) Computer Networking and Cyber Security

Course duration: 3 Years, 4 Years with Foundation Year
Tuition fee: £9250
Key Information

Delivery

Weekdays

Intake

September

Study Mode

Full Time

Course Overview

The Computer Networking and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree provides students with essential skills to prevent and detect cyber security breaches, including hacking and fraud against networks, information, applications, businesses, and other technology-dependent systems.

Students will gain hands-on experience in advanced computer and cyber security laboratories, designed as secure environments within the Cisco Networking Academy and Cyber Security Research Centre. This career-oriented undergraduate program is structured to equip individuals with both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to protect computer systems, physical infrastructure, and technologies, and to develop solutions to complex security challenges. These skills are vital for building a successful career in the cyber security industry.

Entry Requirements

To apply for 3 year course, applicants will require the following:

  • a minimum of grades BB or CCE (or a minimum of 80 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification) or EU/Overseas high school diploma

  • English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C (grade 4) or pass the University tests

To apply for 4 year course (foundation year), applicants will require the following:

  • at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification) or EU/Overseas high school diploma

  • English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C (grade 4) or pass the University tests

English Language Requirements

English certificates equivalent to GCSE

  • IELTS Overall score required 6.0, and minimum 5.5 in each component

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic with minimum 59 in each component

  • Cambridge C1 Advanced, formerly Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) – grade C and above

  • Cambridge C2 Proficiency, formerly Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) – grade C and above

  • LanguageCert International ESOL Exam B2 LRWS with minimum 33 in each component

  • TOEFL Overall score required 72, inlcuding Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Writing: 17, Speaking: 20