BSc Computer Science Cyber Security
Course overview
The BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) at the University of Suffolk is a specialised pathway within the main BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree. You will begin your studies on the Computer Science degree and choose the cyber security specialism towards the end of your first year. Upon completion, you will receive the dedicated BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security) award at graduation.
You will have access to the special cyber security range where you can practise stopping attacks in a realistic environment. You will also learn how to protect large business networks in the new Juniper Networking Lab. The university works with big tech companies like Amazon Web Services and Oracle, and you will even have the chance to start your own cyber security business.
As the amount of time and data stored online increases, the need to protect sensitive information from attacks is more critical than ever. This pathway equips you with the skills and knowledge to prevent and defend against these cyber-attacks.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
Applicants are expected to have at least 112 UCAS tariff points. This can be obtained through qualifications such as grades BBC in A-levels, grades DMM in BTEC, a merit grade in T-level, and a pass in Access to HE Diploma.
English Proficiency:
International students whose first language is not English are to demonstrate proficiency by having an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) from the University of Suffolk are eligible for employment in roles including:
- Cyber Security Analyst
- IT Security Engineer
- Information Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- SOC Analyst
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study the BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) at the University of Suffolk is £15,690 per year. Do note that tuition fees are subject to change.
Admission
You can apply for this course through UCAS. For more details about this process, you can consult any of our counsellors at AHZ.
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