University of Lancashire

BSc Cyber Security

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The BSc Cyber Security at the University of Lancashire is designed for students who are interested in programming, computer networks, and safety, preparing them for a career in a field with high job demand. The course teaches students how to build computer systems that are safe and follow the law. Students will learn to understand attack methods, find weak points in networks and systems, and successfully defend them from hackers.

Learning focuses on hands-on work, including using specialist forensic software (the same kind used by the police) and working in the University’s Laboratory for Security and Forensic Research. Students' performance is assessed through various methods, including the first-year Computing Challenge and a major Honours Degree Project in the final year. This degree is formally approved by the British Computer Society (BCS), which means it completely meets the standards needed for students to become Chartered IT Professionals.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement outlining their reasons for applying to the course and other relevant information about their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience. The University takes into account all educational achievements, work experience, and personal background when assessing applications.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants should achieve between 96 and 112 UCAS points from their advanced (A2) qualifications. Equivalent vocational qualifications, such as a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM-DMM or a BTEC Diploma at DD-D*D*, are also accepted.

  • Students may also be eligible with a Pass on an Access Course, achieving 96-112 UCAS points, or a Pass to Merit (P-M) grade for a T Level qualification.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds are required to score 6.0 overall in the IELTS Academic test, with no individual component below 5.5, or to submit an equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) score.

Scholarships

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Cyber Security from the University of Lancashire are well-prepared for a variety of careers, which  include:

  • Ethical Hacker/Penetration Tester

  • Secure System Architect

  • Security Consultant

  • Forensic Investigator and Consultant

  • Data Recovery Expert

Cost of study

For international students, the full-time tuition fee for the BSc Cyber Security at the University of Lancashire is £18,750 per year.

Admission

To apply for the full-time BSc (Hons) Cyber Security course at the University of Central Lancashire, applicants should submit their application using the UCAS system. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.

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