Cyber Security BSc (Hons) draf - University of W

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,700

Per year

Start Date

2026-09-01

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

36 months

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Details

Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Computer Science | Cybersecurity | Information Technology

Area of study

Information and Communication Technologies

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

GBP 16,700

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2026-09-01	-
2027-01-01	-
2027-09-01	-

About Program

Program Overview

Cyber Security

BSc (Hons)

You’ll develop essential skills in cyber and computer forensics to detect, defend and counteract security threats.

Overview

You’ll develop knowledge and practical skills that support the protection of systems, networks and data on a variety of levels (such as individual, business, critical national infrastructure) – all supported by a sound understanding of computing principles.

You'll explore planning methods and tools, learn cybersecurity policies and law, investigate strategies of defence and offence and gain an appreciation for human behaviours and needs.

The course:

Is designed in consultation with employers, aligned with industry standards and taught by experienced computing professionals
Gives you the option of a paid placement year to enhance your employability
Includes live work-based projects, allowing you to earn as you learn and gain experience
Has the option to gain additional professional qualifications and certification during your degree to build your CV

Optional year in industry

A year in industry option is available, allowing a more intensive employment experience. This extends the length of your course to 4 years and is completed between years 2 and 3.

We will support you with finding a placement that meets your career aspirations. We will also help to prepare you for this year by working with you on CV writing and interview skills.

You'll be entitled to the addition of 'with Placement Year' to your degree title.

Course content

Our courses are informed by the latest research and feedback from students, examiners and employers. Modules do therefore change occasionally to keep the course relevant and reflecting current best practice.

Year 1

Mandatory modules
- Foundations of Computing
- Web Technologies
- Introduction to Object Orientated Programming
- IT Systems Fundamentals
- Introduction to Cyber Security

Year 2

Placement year (optional)

Year 3

Careers

Data is a critical business asset that must be protected from cyber criminals trying to steal or hold data to ransom. That’s why developing a strong cyber security strategy is a top priority for all organisations.

Demand for cyber security talents is increasing as cyber threats continue to rise and grow more powerful. According to recent study into the UK cyber security labour market, carried out on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), a high proportion of UK businesses continue to lack staff with the technical, incident response and governance skills needed to manage their cyber security.

On this course, you will develop specialist skills and knowledge in the field of cyber security, focusing on areas and topics that are seeing high interest and growth in this fast-paced and exciting industry.

The course builds in employment preparation workshops, which include CV writing, mock interviews/assessment centres and meetings with employers to enhance your job prospects.

This course will provide graduates with a range of career opportunities in business, Government and law enforcement.

Potential career paths include:

Cyber security analyst
Ethical hacker
Cyber security engineer
Information security officer
Digital forensics analyst

Course highlights

Dedicated cyber security lab

Explore real-world scenarios, build practical skills, and develop hands-on expertise in penetration testing, network security and digital forensics in our custom-built teaching laboratory.

Teaching and assessment

Our course has been designed by academics and industry specialists to prepare you for a career in cyber security. You’ll be taught through a combination of practical activities, seminars, lectures, and one-to-one tutoring.

Evaluation isn’t just about exams. Our applied assessment methods include reports, portfolios, software artefacts, and presentations – preparing you for the work you’ll be doing when you graduate.

Teaching and assessment contents

Teaching
Assessment
Feedback
Contact time
Self-study
Teaching staff
Specification

You will be taught through a combination of interactive workshops, lectures, seminars, laboratory practical sessions, practical activities, etc.

Some examples include:

Interactive workshops take a variety of formats and are intended to enable the application of learning through discussion and small group activities and can incorporate short lectures, worksheets and tutor supported activities.
Flipped lectures where lecture content and activities are provided prior to an interactive workshop to provide background and context to the sessions.
Seminars enable the discussion and development of understanding of topics covered in lectures, and laboratory practical sessions are focused on developing subject specific skills and applied individual and group project work.

We also make use of real-world case studies, oral presentations, mock examinations ,hands-on experience working with contemporary data analytic tools and programming environments, guest speaker inputs, and self-directed research. Students do not merely learn in isolation and using the university Virtual Learning Environment allows for online collaborative activities to take place. In addition, meetings with Personal Academic Tutors are scheduled on at least four occasions in the first year and three occasions in each of the other years of a course.

The University places emphasis on enabling students to develop the independent learning capabilities that will equip them for lifelong learning and future employment, as well as academic achievement. A mixture of independent study, teaching and academic support from Student Services and Library Services, and the Personal Academic Tutoring system enables students to reflect on progress and build up a profile of skills, achievements and experiences that will help them to flourish and be successful.

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points required: 96

Typical OfferQualification| Grade
---|---
A-level| CCC
BTEC National Extended Diploma| MMM
T-level| Pass (C or above)

We do accept Access to HE Diplomas and other qualifications which may not exactly match the combinations above. Work out your estimated points with the UCAS tariff calculator.

Additional entry requirements for this course

Mature students

International students

Fees

Fees contents

Full time
Part-time
Other costs
Accommodation

UK and EU students

The Government has announced that it will increase tuition fees and maintenance loans by 3.1% from the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 the standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees will be £9,535 per year for new and continuing students.

For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.

£9,535

International students

The standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the 2025/26 academic year is £16,700 per year.

For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.

£16,700