BEng (Hons) Cyber Security

Course overview

Prepares students to tackle evolving cyber threats through in-depth knowledge, practical skills and adaptability. Covers computing, networks, programming, security and cyber-security practice.

Course details

Degree level

Bachelor's

Subject

Cyber Security

Duration

Three years

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£18,900 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

95% for CAS issuance

City

London

Country

England

Campus

UWS London Campus

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

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Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Year 1: normally 90 UCAS Tariff points including Mathematics, Applications of Mathematics or Computing. Examples: Scottish Highers BCCC; A Levels CCD including Mathematics or Computing (with Mathematics or Computing also required at GCSE); BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Computing/IT/related subject DD; BTEC Extended Diploma MMM. UWS also lists Year 2/other equivalent qualification routes.

Scholarships & discounts

For selected programmes at UWS Scottish and London campuses: • Class-based programmes: net fee £13,000 • Lab-based programmes: net fee £15,000

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

Before the CAS is issued

Format

Credibility interview

Course modules

• 480 credits over four levels. Level 7: Introduction to Web Development; CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks; Introduction to Programming; Fundamentals of Computing Systems; Aspire: Foundations For Success; Security Fundamentals; Mathematics for Computing. Level 8: Aspire: Shaping Your Future; Operating Systems; Ethical Hacking: Tools & Techniques; Linux: Tools and Administration; plus optional Programming for Cyber Security or CCNA2 Switching Routing & Wireless Essentials. Higher-level modules include cyber security, digital forensics, secure programming and the Honours Project.