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Computer Science (Cyber Security)

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

In today's interconnected world, cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Cyber threats are rising, highlighting the need to safeguard our digital infrastructure. Our Cyber Security degree gives you the skills to defend against evolving threats. You'll develop the skills and knowledge to develop dependable and secure software systems.

You’ll focus on designing and developing secure software systems. You'll learn theory and techniques used to make systems resilient against cybersecurity threats. You'll learn about:

  • security mechanisms for computing

  • software verification techniques and tools

  • cryptography and cryptographic protocols

  • network and system security

In your first two years, you'll study a broad Computer Science curriculum. You’ll learn about creative problem-solving, program design and implementation.

In your final year, you’ll learn more about Cyber Security and study more specialised modules.

You'll also have the option to take part in a paid industry placement or study abroad year.

The latest research drives our teaching, keeping your course future-focused. We are:

  • an Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research

  • recognised by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre for conducting leading research

  • the lead institution for the National Edge AI Hub, which explores the impact of cyber threats on Edge AI

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
I195
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I195
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

(excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).



We are committed to encouraging the adoption of A level Computing. Students applying with an A level in Computing will receive favourable consideration.



GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAABB

at Higher Grade. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 45

A level 3 unit in mathematical studies essential. At least 45 level 3 credits at distinction in a science subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level and Standard Level Mathematics required at Grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Minimum grade B or 6 in at least five GCSEs required, including Mathematics.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1H1H2H2H3

Including Ordinary Level Mathematics required at grade O2 if not offered at Higher Level.

T Level
D

This course accepts the following T levels:
Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction;
Digital Production, Design and Development;
Digital Business Services;
Digital Support Services;
Healthcare Science;
Science.
Distinction overall with minimum grade B in core component.
GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Newcastle University Undergraduate tuition fees will be confirmed in July 2026.

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