BSc Cyber Security and Networks
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level, and must include Mathematics at a Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, covering software development and cybersecurity applications. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Project Management. The programme includes a final-year individual project where students demonstrate mastery of technical skills. The course achieved 93% positive student satisfaction for teaching quality in the 2024 National Student Survey.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills
- Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Computer Science in Practice
- Information Systems Modelling and Design
- Software Development
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Web Technologies
- Maths for Computing
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life 1 (IT Project Pitching)
- Database Systems
- Cyber Security
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life 2 (Computing in Practice)
- Systems Administration
- Data Communications and Networks
- Information Systems, Strategy and Management
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life 3 (Project)
- Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Computing
- Project Management
- Business Continuity Planning
- Advanced Topics in Cyber Security and Networks