Discover how computing expertise and cyber security skills combine to protect digital systems and data. The BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security at Birmingham Newman University is a full-time, three-year undergraduate degree designed for students who want to build strong computing foundations while developing specialist knowledge in cyber security. You will begin on the BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme and choose the Cyber Security pathway towards the end of your first year. On successful completion, you will graduate with a degree that demonstrates your ability to design, implement and evaluate secure computing systems. Whether you are interested in secure software development, digital forensics or cyber threat analysis, this course prepares you to respond to real-world challenges with confidence, creativity and technical skill.
You will explore core areas of computer science including programming, algorithms, databases and systems design, alongside specialist topics such as ethical hacking, cryptography, vulnerability assessment and information assurance. Learning is delivered through lectures, practical workshops and project-based activities, encouraging you to apply your skills to real-world scenarios and emerging technologies. You will also examine the legal, ethical and societal dimensions of cyber security, helping you make informed and responsible decisions in professional contexts. Learning is designed to be applied and inclusive, supporting your development as a reflective and adaptable practitioner.
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details..
Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.
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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Birmingham Newman University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.
Email:admissions@newman.ac.uk
Phone:0121 387 4506
Email:admissions@newman.ac.uk
Phone:0121 387 4506
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