Program Overview

Computer Science with Cyber Security

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security degree is designed to develop your in-depth knowledge and understanding of programming, computer systems, data mining, cyber security, and network penetration testing. This course is accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

Course Details

Course Delivery

The course is delivered across three years (or four, if you choose to include an industry placement). You will learn through a blend of theoretical, collaborative, and practical methods, including:

• Practical laboratory-based activities
• Case studies
• Group work
• Project work

Learning Experience

You will have the opportunity to take part in our three-week long industry challenge, Hackcamp, where you will work in a team to develop a web-hosted dashboard or application to meet a real-life brief set by one of our industry partners.

Industry Placement

You will have the option to take an industry placement between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your own placement, our tutors will support you all the way, from helping you to apply to providing support while you are on placement.

Course Structure

Year One

• Database Systems
• Computer System Internals and Linux
• Programming 1
• Programming 2
• Professional Development and Practices
• Web Development and Human Computer Interfaces

Year Two

• Client Server Systems
• Data Structures
• Career Development
• Networking and Security
• AI and Data Mining
• Software Projects with Agile Techniques

Year Three

• Cyber Investigation
• Malware and Exploit Analysis
• Information Security Management
• Project
• Optional modules:
  • Mobile Development
  • Business Management
  • Virtual Reality and 3D Games
  • Deep Learning
  • Advanced Web Development

Admission Criteria

Standard Entry Requirements

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent)
• UCAS tariff points: 112-120
• A-Level: at least grade C in A-level Computer Science or Computer Studies
• BTEC National Diploma: DDM from Computing or IT
• Access to HE: Pass with 112-120 UCAS points, from a QAA-approved computer-related programme with Level 3 Computing content

Alternative Entry Requirements

• Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• Full-time international: £17,650 per year (2025/26)

Scholarships

• Scholarships for International Students

Employment and Stats

• 60% of students are in work or doing further study 15 months after the course
• 88% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 54% of students say staff value students' views and opinions about the course

Facilities

• Specialist computing suites and laboratories
• Cisco-enabled facilities with the option to gain Cisco Certified Network Associate status

Industry Collaboration and Research

• Many of our academics and technicians who support your course also deliver collaborative, interdisciplinary, high-impact work in a range of local and global computing and informatics issues and challenges.