BSc Web Development and Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Web Development and Cyber Security, a computer science and software engineering degree centred on web technologies and digital defense systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. Students can undertake the course via a four-year route incorporating a foundation year. The initial foundation year introduces university study skills alongside applied learning projects and technology foundations. The first year establishes core concepts through compulsory modules such as Problem Solving and Programming, Computer Systems, Computer Communications, Web Development, Software Engineering Fundamentals, and Database Design and Development. The second year advances technical capabilities via Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Server Administration and Security, Group Project, Web Programming, Mobile Application Development, and Object-Relational Databases. The final year focuses on advanced practice and independent study through Cyber Security Management, Modern Databases, Cybersecurity and Applied Cryptography, Mobile Computing, and the Computing Project Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer for the Web Development and Cyber Security BSc could be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Applicants will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above. We welcome international applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. For information on how to apply to study cyber security and web development with us, please see our How to Apply page . Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: Admission to this foundation web development course is normally: DEE at A Level or, MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (D or E) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 66%
- Learning opportunities: 63%
- Assessment and feedback: 61%
- Academic support: 68%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 52%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 44%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 15%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Technology
- Problem Solving and Programming
- Computer Systems
- Computer Communications
- Web Development
- Software Engineering Fundamentals
- Database Design and Development
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Server Administration and Security
- Group Project
- Web Programming
- Mobile Application Development
- Object-Relational Databases
- Cyber Security Management
- Modern Databases
- Cybersecurity and Applied Cryptography
- Mobile Computing
- Computing Project Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Web Development and Cyber Security at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £42,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Web Development and Cyber Security at University of Northampton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Web Development and Cyber Security at University of Northampton?
66% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Web Development and Cyber Security at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Web Development and Cyber Security at University of Northampton?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.