Computer Science and Cyber Security, BSc (Hons)
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
In response to the growing global demand for professionals with expertise in both computing fundamentals and cyber security, Swansea University have developed our BSc in Computer Science and Cyber Security. You will build a thorough understanding of core computer science concepts such as programming, software engineering, systems architecture, and data management, with cyber security principles embedded into the curriculum, reflecting the reality that security cannot be treated as an afterthought but must be considered at every stage of system design and implementation. With demand for cyber security specialists on the rise globally, you can be sure that you will finish your studies with strong graduate prospects.
And with Year in Industry and Year Abroad options available, to you can tailor your degree to your ambitions.
Key highlights
- Core computer science: programming, software engineering, systems architecture, data management
- Cyber security principles embedded throughout the curriculum
- Security considered at every stage of system design and implementation
- Optional Year in Industry to gain professional experience
- Optional Year Abroad to study overseas
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — ABB-BBC.
- GCSE: B/6 — to include Mathematics
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — …Distinction and grade B in A Level Maths, Physics or Computer Science 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest scoring qualifications and grade B in GCSE Maths 32 to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level "Mathemat…
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Penetration Tester
- Security Engineer
- Network Security Specialist
- Systems Analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,550 per year
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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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