BSc Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security, a computer science degree focusing on technical expertise and practical experience within the field. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum incorporates various assessments such as labs, coding tasks, simulations, and presentations. The first year covers fundamental concepts through modules like Programming Fundamentals, Computer Systems and Architecture, Information Security and Governance, and Network Defence. The second year introduces collaborative and technical challenges via Group Project, Systems Engineering and Project Management, Cyber Operations, and Ethical Hacking. The final year focuses on advanced concepts through Cryptography and Defensive Systems, Threat Detection and Incident Response, Digital Forensics, and Security Optimisation and Automation, alongside an independent final-year project.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent, including IT, computing, maths or physics. Applicants who do not meet the criteria above will be assessed on an individual basis by interview.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 60%
- Assessment and feedback: 51%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 20%
Modules
- Programming Fundamentals
- Computer Systems and Architecture
- Information Security and Governance
- Applied Computational Methods
- Network Defence
- Network Fundamentals
- Group Project
- Systems Engineering and Project Management
- Cloud and
- Cyber Operations
- Ethical Hac king
- Secure Software Development
- Project
- Cryptography and Defensive Systems
- Threat Detection and Incident Response
- Digital Forensics
- Security Optimisation and Automation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £32,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Wrexham University do next?
80% 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 Wrexham University?
71% 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 Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
Does BSc Cyber Security at Wrexham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security at Wrexham University?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.