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Networking and Cyber Security

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site
Awarded by:
Lancaster University

Course summary

Our Networking and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree is designed to equip you with the ability to solve complex computing problems in order for you to progress to graduate-level roles.

You will undertake a work placement or work-based learning experience as well as develop your practical and cognitive skills to solve work related everyday problems by combining knowledge of information transfer, communications technology, software and business context relevant to the computing industry.

You will develop professional-level industry related skills, learning, for example, how to build web-sites, design databases and plan networks together with the necessary problem solving techniques.

Modules

All students take a total of 120 credits per level.
Level 4 Modules includes:

Introductory Programming Concepts
Computer Systems Architectures
Computer Threats and Attacks
Software Design and Development
Network Systems
Web Design and Management
Level 5 Modules includes:

Further Networking
Advanced Networking Systems
Further Computer Systems Architectures
Further Computer Security
Work Based Learning
Research Project
Level 6 Modules includes:

Ethical and Legal Issues
eBusiness
Parallel and Distributed Architectures
Advanced Cyber Security
Major Project

Assessment method

Throughout the course a full range of assessment techniques will be used. You could be assessed by examinations, including open-book examinations, practical assessments, assignments, briefs, essays, presentations (including group presentations), reports and portfolio building.

Each module is formally assessed through, for example, open book examinations, group projects, essays, assignments or briefs, presentations, group presentations, portfolio building, self-assessments, peer assessments, studio/exhibition assessments and a dissertation. This formal assessment will count towards your module mark and feedback is usually given within 3 weeks following the submission of your formal submission of work.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

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:
GG52
Institution code:
B40
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
80 points

In addition, for this programme, you will be required to have a GCSE at Grade 4/C or above in Mathematics.

English language requirements

All applicants must show that they have a good level of spoken or written English, and if English is not your first language you’ll need to demonstrate the ability to study in English.

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Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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