Birmingham City University

BSc Cyber Security

Birmingham City University

Course overview

Technology has taken over many aspects of business operations, and businesses hold important digital assets that must be handled with utmost care. This creates the demand for skilled cybersecurity personnel who can protect these assets from external breaches.

During the BSc Cyber Security at Birmingham City University, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to gain cybersecurity expertise. The course is designed to give you the analytical skills, technical proficiency, and management expertise to solve the cybersecurity challenges any organisation faces.

With a teaching method that emphasises practical/hands-on learning, you will learn through the use of leading tools and technologies. Additionally, this programme gives you the option of a placement year with an organisation. Through this, you gain valuable real-world experience and a well-rounded education.

Entry requirements

Here are the standard entry requirements to study for a BSc in Cyber Security at Birmingham City University:

Grade Requirements

  • You should have a minimum UCAS point of 112 from either an A-Level (BBC), the International Baccalaureate (28 points overall) in required subjects (computer science, chemistry, design technology, or physics), or a combination of both qualifications. 
  • You may also tender any other acceptable qualifications equivalent to the ones stated.

English Proficiency 

  • Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Here are some of the career options you have with a BSc in Cybersecurity from Birmingham City University:

  • Cybersecurity Analyst  
  • Information Security Officer  
  • Network Security Engineer  
  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst  
  • Ethical Hacker (Penetration Tester)  
  • IT Risk Analyst

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study for a BSc in Cybersecurity at Birmingham City University is £17,690. However, this fee does not cover placement year costs or personal expenses such as printing, stationery, and course materials.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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