University of Gloucestershire

BSc Cyber Security

University of Gloucestershire

Course overview

The BSc Cyber Security at the University of Gloucestershire is a comprehensive three-year full-time undergraduate programme, with optional four-year routes that include a foundation year or a professional placement. The course is delivered at the Park Campus in Cheltenham and is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), confirming that it meets recognised industry standards and world-class cyber security requirements.

Teaching is strongly practical, with students gaining hands-on experience in a dedicated cyber security laboratory. The curriculum includes opportunities to work towards Cisco and AWS certifications and covers key areas such as ethical hacking, malware analysis, cloud security, and secure network design.

Assessment is based on a combination of written coursework, practical projects, and group work, helping students develop both individual technical competence and collaborative problem-solving skills that reflect real-world cyber security environments.

Entry requirements

Application Requirements

  • Personal statement outlining motivation for the course and interest in cyber security
  • Relevant academic and/or employer reference
  • Optional CV to demonstrate practical computing or cyber security experience

Academic Requirements

  • UCAS Tariff: approximately 104 points
  • A Levels: Grades B, C, C or equivalent
  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DMM or equivalent
  • T Level: Merit (M) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS overall score of 7.0
  • Minimum of 5.5 in each component
  • Equivalent recognised English language qualifications are accepted

Scholarships

  • Global Scholarships

    £1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £1,500

  • Progression Partner Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Global Excellence Scholarship

    The value of the scholarship will be £7,500 (spread over the 3 years) for Undergraduate students and £5,000 for Postgraduate students.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Please contact the provider.

  • Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    £7,500 tuition fee waiver split over the three years of tuition fee.

    Up to £7,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Cyber Security programme develop strong technical expertise and critical thinking skills, preparing them for a wide range of roles within the cyber security sector. Typical career paths include:

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Digital Forensics Specialist
  • Cloud Security Consultant
  • Incident Response Specialist

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the BSc Cyber Security at the University of Gloucestershire is £17,950 per year. Please note that tuition fees are subject to annual increases.

Admission

Applications for the BSc Cyber Security programme must be made through the UCAS system. Prospective students are encouraged to begin their application early. For expert guidance and personalised support throughout the process, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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