Cardiff Metropolitan University

Computer Security - BSc (Hons) Degree

Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityLlandaff Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Often called Cyber Security, our degree in Computer Security explores the technologies and practices designed to protect networks, computers and data from attack or unauthorised access. Cyber security is a growing field in virtually every industry sector, and organisations of all kinds and sizes need to defend themselves from hacking, attacks and data breaches. You can expect industry led course content to prepare you for this which covers the key principles that underpin Computer Security; offensive security, defensive security and information security governance.

Key highlights

  • Industry-led content covering networks, computers and data protection
  • Covers offensive security, defensive security and information security governance
  • Optional year-long industry placement available
  • Foundation year option for those not meeting standard entry

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — Tariff points: 104-112 Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page.
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
  • Information Security Officer
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Information Security Governance and Compliance Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £16,000

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

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