Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become leaders in the field of cyber security. The program provides a solid foundation in the principles and practices of computer science, including coding, mathematics, and basic engineering, as well as advanced training in cyber security.

Overview

• The program is a three-year full-time course.
• The UCAS code is II12, and the institution code is Y50.
• The start date is September 2026.
• The typical offer is AAA, including Mathematics.

Course Content

• The program covers key aspects of modern cyber security, from theoretical building blocks to real-world implementations.
• Students will understand engineering trade-offs that cross disciplines, such as between hardware and software.
• The program includes a focused project in the field of cyber security.

Structure

• Year 1: Establishing a solid foundation in computer science, including coding, mathematics, and basic engineering.
• Year 2: Building upon the foundations laid in Year 1, with modules from streams 1 to 5, and starting on two further streams studying intelligent systems.
• Year 3: Focusing on specialist areas, including a computer science project on a cyber security topic.

Core Modules

• Year 1:
  • Software 1: Foundations of Programming for Computer Science
  • Theory 1: Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Software 2: Object Oriented Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Systems and Devices 1: Introduction to Computer Architectures
  • Theory 2: Formal Languages and Automata
• Year 2:
  • Engineering 1: Software and Systems Engineering
  • Systems and Devices 2: Operating Systems, Security, and Networking
  • Theory 3: Computability, Complexity and Logic
  • Intelligent Systems 1: Machine Learning and Optimisation
  • Data: Introduction to Data Science
  • Systems and Devices 3: Advanced Computer Systems
• Year 3:
  • Computer Science Project (Cyber Security topic)
  • At least two Cyber Security designated optional modules, such as:
    • Cryptography Theory and Practice
    • Ethical Hacking, Analysis and Investigation
    • Network Security

Fees and Funding

• The annual tuition fees for UK (home) students are £9,535.
• The annual tuition fees for international and EU students are £32,350.
• There are opportunities for scholarships, tuition fee loans, and maintenance loans.

Entry Requirements

• Qualification: A levels, Access to Higher Education Diploma, BTEC National Extended Diploma, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, T levels, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, International foundation programme, or other qualifications.
• Typical offer: AAA, including Mathematics.
• Alternative offers: BBB, including Mathematics, for widening participation or contextual offer.
• English language requirements: IELTS (Academic) 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent qualifications.

Careers and Skills

• The program equips students with a broad understanding of scientific principles, engineering techniques, and practices in Computer Science.
• Career opportunities: computer programmer, software engineer, software developer, business analyst, research scientist, network manager, IT Systems manager.
• Transferable skills: analytical skills, research skills, management skills, communication skills.

Accreditation

• The program is seeking BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT) accreditation.
• Most of the Computer Science courses at the University of York are accredited by the BCS.