University of East Anglia UEA

BSc Computing Science with Cyber Security with a Year in Industry

University of East Anglia UEA

Course overview

The University of East Anglia BSc Computing Science with Cyber Security with a Year in Industry programme is developed to make students emerge as professional practitioners in the principles and approaches of cybersecurity. It is offered by scholars in the field of computing and the members of the university’s research team, and this means that the content will cover the latest trends in the field, including blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT) and security, intrusion detection, and privacy. The students are taught essential computing concepts along with specialist cybersecurity knowledge, which prepares them to work in the digital protection field.

Students will learn through lectures, seminars, and hands-on laboratory sessions, with practices such as packet analysis and malware investigation being applied in a special cybersecurity laboratory. Assessment is continuous throughout the taught years, consisting of formal testing, practical work, presentations, and written project assignments. The third year will be devoted to the mandatory industrial placement, which is evaluated separately with the help of periodic and final reports, which will provide priceless professional experience.

Entry requirements

Candidates need to submit a personal statement, a relevant academic and/or employer reference, and students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate any relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • For UK applicants, the typical offer is ABB from A-Levels, with a contextual offer of BBC. BTEC students typically require a Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade DDM. International Baccalaureate students need 32 points overall. 

  • The university accepts international qualifications that are equivalent to A-levels.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must score 6.0 overall in the IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). 

  • The University also accepts several other recognised English language qualifications, such as TOEFL and PTE.

Scholarships

  • International UG Merit Scholarship

    Year 1 Entry - £5,000 or £10,000; Year 2 - £5,000 or £4,000.

  • Music Scholarship

    Total Value: £3,000; Annual Value: £1,000

    Up to £3,000

  • The North Walsham Vikings RFC Bursary

    Minimum of £500 per scholarship. This amount may be higher, but it is at the discretion of the club and dependent on the number of recipients and level of ability.

    Up to £500

  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

    Undergraduate level: the Home rate (£9,535 per annum) and an annual bursary (£9000); Postgraduate taught level: the Home rate (£10,675 per annum) and an annual bursary (£9000).

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course work as:

  • IT Security Engineer

  • Information Security Analyst

  • Software Engineer

  • Web or App Developer

  • Programmer

  • Systems Analyst

Cost of study

The tuition fee for International students taking the BSc Computing Science with Cyber Security with a Year in Industry at UEA is £29,300 per year of study.

Admission

International students can apply for the University of East Anglia BSc Computing Science with Cyber Security with a Year in Industry course through UCAS. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you.

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