London South Bank University

Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons)

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Step onto the front line of digital security Ready to defend the digital world? Cyber Security combines technology, creativity, and problem-solving to fight cybercrime and protect our online lives. On this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools, tackle real-world challenges, and connect with industry experts.

You’ll graduate fully prepared to take on Cyber Security roles across a range of sectors. Meet the needs of the ever-growing tech market and become the kind of Computer Scientist employers are looking for. Study a curriculum that is always evolving, changing and adapting to keep up with advances in the industry, and build the advanced skills and practical, real-world experience employers demand.

Discover real-world learning with industry-standard tools in high-performance computer labs, equipped with Intel Core i7 and i9 machines, NVIDIA GPUs and 16GB-32GB RAM. You’ll gain hands-on experience with ethical hacking, secure network design and threat migration strategies. Build and simulate networks using GNS3, and put your skills to practice with offensive security tools, such as Kali Linux, Nmap, Nessus, and SQLMap for penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.

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Key highlights

  • Hands-on ethical hacking, secure network design and threat mitigation
  • Penetration testing with Kali Linux, Nmap, Nessus and SQLMap
  • Network building and simulation using GNS3
  • High-performance labs with Intel i7/i9 machines and NVIDIA GPUs
  • Curriculum continually updated to keep pace with industry advances
  • Opportunities to connect with cyber security industry experts

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS points.
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Operations Centre Analyst
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Vulnerability Analyst
  • Information Security Consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,880 per year

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

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