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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,560
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
3 years
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Cybersecurity | Network Administration | Software Development
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 15,560
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Cyber Security and Networks BSc (Hons)

Overview

In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, organisations grapple with evolving threats. This makes it essential for both businesses and government agencies to safeguard their systems. This increases the demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals for proactive defence strategies. Our cyber security course gives you the skills that are needed for entry-level cyber security jobs.


Course Options

  • Degree
    • UCAS code: I
    • UCAS points: 112
    • Duration: 3/4 years
    • Tuition fees: £9,535 per year (Home Applicant, Full-time)
  • Degree with Foundation Year
    • UCAS code: 1M5864
    • UCAS points: 64
    • Duration: 4/5 years
    • Tuition fees: £9,535 per year (Home Applicant, Full-time)

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Accepted Qualifications
    • A Levels in at least two subjects
    • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
    • BTEC Diploma – DD
    • Access to HE Diploma
    • International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level and must include Mathematics at a Higher Level
  • GCSE Requirements
    • GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English
    • GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent)

Mature Applicants and Those Without Formal Qualifications

  • We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course.

Fees, Funding, and Additional Costs

Fees

  • UK/Home Students: £9,535 per year (Full-time)
  • International Students: £15,560 per year (Full-time)

Funding

  • UK Fee Status Holders: Government funding, UEL funding, and external funding
  • International Fee Status Holders: UEL scholarships and ways to pay

Additional Costs

  • Textbooks
  • Computer equipment
  • Printing
  • Travel

Placement Year

  • This course offers the opportunity of a year-long placement between years two and three.
  • The extra placement year means it will take four years to complete your studies, instead of three.

Course Modules

Foundation Year

  • Key Skills Core Module
  • Mental Wealth; Professional Life (Group Project) Core Module
  • Level 4 Primers Core Module
  • Applied Maths Core Module
  • Introduction to Computing Core Module
  • Business Information Systems Core Module

Year 1

  • Information Systems Modelling and Design Core Module
  • Software Development Core Module
  • Computer Systems and Networks Core Module
  • Web Technologies Core Module
  • Maths for Computing Core Module
  • Mental Wealth; Professional Life 1 (IT Project Pitching) Core Module

Year 2

  • Database Systems Core Module
  • Cyber Security Core Module
  • Mental Wealth; Professional Life 2 (Computing in Practice) Core Module
  • Systems Administration Core Module
  • Data Communications and Networks Core Module
  • Information Systems, Strategy and Management Core Module

Optional Placement

  • Optional Placement Optional Module

Year 3

  • Mental Wealth; Professional Life 3 (Project) Core Module
  • Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Computing Core Module
  • Project Management Core Module
  • Business Continuity Planning Core Module
  • Advanced Topics in Cyber Security and Networks Core Module

Your Future Career

  • Students who complete this cyber security programme can look forward to rewarding careers in IT, principally as cyber security analysts, information security officers, IT security auditors, risk analysts, or in other roles with significant responsibility for computer, network and information security.
  • Typical employers are from large and medium commercial organisations, government agencies, defence cyber security operations, and many more.

How We Support Your Career Ambitions

  • Dedicated career support
  • Further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking
  • Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career in cyber security

How You'll Learn

  • The programme is taught by our academics who have subject matter expertise in various areas of cyber security and networks.
  • Guided independent study
  • Academic support
  • Dedicated personal tutor

How You'll Be Assessed

  • You will be assessed in a number of different ways including individual or group coursework or presentations, and exams.
  • Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.

Campus and Facilities

  • Our waterfront campus in the historic Royal Docks provides a modern, well-equipped learning environment.
  • Contemporary lecture theatres and seminar rooms
  • Art studios and exhibition spaces
  • Audio and visual labs
  • Multimedia production centre
  • 24/7 Docklands library
  • £21m SportsDock centre
  • Campus shop and bookstore
  • Children's Garden Nursery
  • Cafés, eateries, a late bar, plus Student Union facilities

Who Teaches This Course

  • This course is delivered by the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
  • The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers.
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