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Computer Science with Cyber Security (with a year in industry)

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 5 Years
  • Full-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Cyber security covers concepts, policies, guidelines, tools and technologies used to protect the cyber environment, organisational assets and users.

Our integrated Masters helps you develop as a multi-skilled, highly competent practitioner. The course provides a solid foundation in computer science and cyber security, including coding, mathematics and basic engineering. You will then undertake advanced training, informed by our world-class research, in topics such as secure systems, cryptography and forensic analysis, gaining a solid theoretical foundation to take full advantage of emerging new technologies. You'll spend a year in industry, furthering your knowledge, networking and getting real-life experience. On graduation, you’ll be prepared for a career in cyber security or related fields across industry and government.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 5 Years

Start dates

  • October 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
II11
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
II11
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
A*AA-AAAA

Mathematics A Level is essential.

T Level

We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in Mathematics. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 45

We accept the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The syllabus must contain a significant portion of Mathematics that is considered equivalent to A Level standard. Applications will be considered on an individual basis - please contact the Department before you apply.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Extended Project
A

If you achieve A or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 37

With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches).

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A*-A

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD + B at A Level Mathematics.

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

A Level in Mathematics at grade B is essential.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDD + B in A Level Mathematics.

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

A Level in Mathematics at grade B is essential.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D-DD

DD plus A at A Level.
DD plus A at A Level.

A Level Mathematics is essential.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D*-D

D* plus AA at A Level.
D plus A*A at A Level.

A Level Mathematics is essential.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D-DD

DD plus A at A Level.
DD plus A at A Level.

A Level Mathematics is essential.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D*-D

D* plus AA at A Level.
D plus A*A at A Level.

A Level Mathematics is essential.

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Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Contextual A Level offer:
AAB

If you are taking a fourth A Level we will make an alternative offer of ABBB.

A Level in Mathematics is essential.

Learn more on the University of York website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790
EU & International£32350

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

Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

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