BSc Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security, a software engineering degree centred on information security, network defence, and application safety. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, and Research Methods. The course includes a final-year dissertation project and offers an optional professional placement year between the second and third years. The first year establishes fundamental technical concepts through Programming 01 - Introduction to Programming, Maths and Problem Solving, Security Systems and Products, and Operating Systems. The second year progresses into specialized areas via Database Systems, Computer Networks, Digital Forensics, and Information Security and Risk Management. The final year includes compulsory modules such as Dissertation and The Internet of Things. Students can also select from optional modules covering topics such as Software and Web Security, Privacy and Data Protection, Network Security Architecture and Operations, Cloud Computing Security and Compliance, and Advanced Web Development.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 66%
- Learning opportunities: 54%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 68%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 55%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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 East: 10%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 75%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Programming 01 - Introduction to Programming
- Maths and Problem Solving
- Security Systems and Products
- Programming 02 - Programming for the Web
- Operating Systems
- Software Engineering
- Programming 03 – Systems Programming and Scripting
- Database Systems
- Computer Networks
- Digital Forensics
- Professional and Research Practices
- Information Security and Risk Management
- Dissertation
- The Internet of Things
- Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
- Software and Web Security
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Network Security Architecture and Operations
- Cloud Computing Security and Compliance
- Advanced Web Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £48,000. The £36,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at York St John 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 York St John University?
66% 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 York St John University?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Cyber Security at York St John University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Cyber Security at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security at York St John University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.