BSc Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security, a computer science and software engineering degree focused on protecting critical systems and infrastructure. Core topics include Programming, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a forensic internship in the final year through a partnership with Staffordshire Police's High Tech Crime Unit. During the first year, students study Cloud And Network Technologies, Computing Project, Cyber Security And Artificial Intelligence, and Programming Concepts. The second year continues with Cloud Infastructure Security, Computing Teamwork, Professional Practice And Business Analysis, Data Structure And Algorithms, and Ethical Hacking. The third year covers Applied Ai: Vision, Language And Secure Systems and Emerging Issues In Security, Privacy And Forensics, alongside a compulsory Final Year Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 112-120 UCAS points. A Levels: BBC. BTEC: DMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 15%
- East Midlands: 20%
- West Midlands: 45%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cloud And Network Technologies
- Computing Project
- Cyber Security And Artificial Intelligence
- Programming Concepts
- Cloud Infastructure Security
- Computing Teamwork, Professional Practice And Business Analysis
- Data Structure And Algorithms
- Ethical Hacking
- Applied Ai: Vision, Language And Secure Systems
- Emerging Issues In Security, Privacy And Forensics
- Final Year Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,000 and £56,000. The £46,500 median after five years is £10,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at University of Staffordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cyber Security at University of Staffordshire?
74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Cyber Security at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security at University of Staffordshire?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.