BA Security, Intelligence and Cyber
About this course
BA (Hons) Security, Intelligence and Cyber, a software engineering degree centred on politics, diplomacy, computing and cybersecurity. The course is structured around a core set of modules alongside two optional pathways focusing respectively on politics and diplomacy, and foundational-level computing and cybersecurity. Students can complete the programme as a two-year degree with January or September start options, or choose a three-year duration starting in September.
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Entry requirements
Typical offers: A-level: BBB-BBC / IB: 31-32 (or equivalent). Applicants must also have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Grade 4, or above (or equivalent). If you do not meet our minimum requirements at A-level you may be considered for our Foundation Pathway , depending on grades.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 60%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Security, Intelligence and Cyber at University of Buckingham earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £34,000. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BA Security, Intelligence and Cyber at University of Buckingham do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Security, Intelligence and Cyber at University of Buckingham?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Security, Intelligence and Cyber at University of Buckingham?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Security, Intelligence and Cyber at University of Buckingham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.