About the course
BSc Cyber Security (Top-up) is designed for students who already have two years of relevant study and want to complete their honours degree in one year. You will build on your existing knowledge to develop advanced skills in cyber security and prepare to combat emerging digital threats.
This course equips you with industry ready skills in security testing, digital forensics, security governance, cloud security and networking. Employability is embedded throughout the programme, ensuring you graduate with the professional and technical capabilities needed to progress in the cyber security industry. Roehampton is recognised as a top modern university in London and ranked in the top 15% globally in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.
What you’ll study
You’ll build a solid foundation in advanced cyber security practice, while gaining professional skills valued across technology and security sectors, including security testing, digital forensics, security governance, cloud security, networking and professional practice in technology.
Modules offered can vary each year but may include:
• Secure Cloud Systems
• Professional Practice in Technology
• Security Operations
• Capstone Project
How you’ll learn
You will learn through:
• Interactive classes working closely with lecturers and fellow students
• Computer lab sessions focused on practical application
• Seminar style workshops developing technical and professional understanding
• Tutorials providing academic guidance and feedback
• Project based learning aligned with real industry scenarios
You will also benefit from access to specialist computing facilities and digital learning resources to support independent study and professional development.
Future opportunities
You will graduate ready for a career in the cyber security industry, with the technical expertise and employability skills to succeed in a fast moving sector.
• Cyber security analyst
• Penetration tester
• Security engineer
• Forensic analyst
• Security auditor
The course prepares you to progress confidently into professional roles within cyber security and related technology fields.
Facilities
You will study in dedicated computing environments designed to support practical and industry relevant learning.
• Computer labs equipped for hands on security practice
• Project based learning spaces supporting collaboration
• Access to specialist software for security testing and analysis
These facilities support your academic development and help you apply cyber security knowledge with confidence.
Final-Year Project
Secure Software Development
Secure Cloud Computing
Cyber Risk Management
Cyber Security Operations
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:
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.
University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
The following entry points are available for this course:
240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), a foundation degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject.
240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution.
HND in appropriate pathway
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each band |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with no less than 59 in any band |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | grade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band |
English Language requirementshttps://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/
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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.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance
If you are on a multi-year course, e.g. an undergraduate degree, then you should budget for a likely increase of between three and five percent for each year of study with us on the same degree.
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