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Cyber Security

Course details
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Colchester Campus

Course summary

What is the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security?

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.

You’ll gain the technical expertise needed to protect digital systems, critical infrastructure and emerging technologies in an increasingly connected world.

Why this course

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security gives you a strong foundation in computer science alongside specialist knowledge in secure software development, network and systems security, cryptography, digital forensics and cyber security.

You’ll learn through hands-on laboratories, real-world scenarios and project-based work, gaining practical experience in penetration testing through ethical hacking, threat analysis, secure system design and incident response.

Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.

By graduation, you’ll have the technical foundations and applied experience needed for careers in cyber security and beyond.

Who should apply

  • Future cyber security experts and software engineers

  • Students eager to combine AI and cyber security

  • Those interested in securing a range of systems and technologies across industries

  • Computational thinkers with great grasp of pattern recognition and algorithms

Assessment method

Visit the course on our website to find out more about assessment methods.

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:
I900
Institution code:
E70
Campus name:
Colchester Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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.

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