Cyber Security BSc (Hons)
De Montfort UniversityLeicester, United Kingdom
Course overview
Study a BCS-accredited Cyber Security degree at DMU and learn ethical hacking, secure systems, and cryptography. Benefit from expert research at our Airbus-recognised Cyber Security Centre and launch your career with top employers like GCHQ and Deloitte.
Key highlights
- Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
- Learn ethical hacking, secure systems design and cryptography
- Research-led teaching from an Airbus-recognised Cyber Security Centre
- Optional placement year extends the degree to four years
- Graduates have gone on to employers including GCHQ and Deloitte
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Typical offer UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.
- A-level: BBC — Typical offer UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — …details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above includ…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Global Access Scholarship
Undergraduate - £2,000. Postgraduate - £3,000. Global Access Scholarship offering is a £3,500 discount.
Global Partnerships Scholarship
Sanctuary Scholarship
Stephen Lawrence Professional Scholarship
There are three scholarships available. Each scholarship provides: 50% off the cost of tuition fees, and £3,500 cash bursary each academic year.
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- Security Consultant
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
- Information Security Officer
- Digital Forensics Analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,300
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to De Montfort University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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