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Cyber Security

BSc (Hons) · 1 Years · Full-time · 09/2026 · UndergraduateMain Site
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The Open University

Course options

2026-2027
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Course summary

Course may be subject to change.

This programme is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to become a professional computing practitioner, specialising in Cyber Security. You will study Ethical Hacking, The Cyber Security Landscape, Principles of Computer Forensics, Open Source Intelligence, IoT Security and will complete a Computing projects.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

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:
I140
Institution code:
N28
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
I140
Institution code:
N28
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 240 points

Standard Entry criteria:

Applicants should have attained a level 5 qualification (HND / FdSc. / International equivalent 120 ECTS Credits) in a related cybersecurity or computer networking discipline.
All applicants must be interviewed by the curriculum team (international applicants via internet using Microsoft Teams).
Must have Level 2 or equivalent in maths and English Language (or a minimum 5.5 IELTS in each band for international applicants).
Non-standard entry criteria:

Evidence of appropriate cybersecurity or networking and IT experience or employment within the relevant sector.
All applicants must be interviewed by the curriculum team (international applicants via internet using Microsoft Teams).
Must have Level 2 or equivalent in maths and English Language (or a minimum 5.5 IELTS in each band for international applicants).

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Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1

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

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