Bournemouth University

BSc (Hons) Networks and Cyber Security

Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Course overview

This course prepares you with industry-relevant skills and latest networking knowledge for a career in a world that is increasingly connected in all aspects of life and business.

Key highlights

  • Optional placement year of at least 30 weeks in industry
  • Industry-relevant skills for networking and cyber security careers
  • Covers the latest networking knowledge for a connected world

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BCC-BBB — including a minimum of 2
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).

Scholarships

  • BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)

    £2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).

    Up to £2,500
  • BU Music Scholarships

    Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.

  • BU Sport Scholarship

    £0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.

Careers this course leads to

  • Network engineer
  • Cyber security analyst
  • Network administrator
  • Security operations centre analyst
  • Penetration tester
  • Infrastructure engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £20,685

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 Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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