Sheffield Hallam University

Cyber Security

Sheffield Hallam UniversityCity Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain hands-on experience of cutting-edge cyber security techniques on this specialist degree, developing the practical skills to tackle real-world threats and protect digital systems.

Key highlights

  • Develops skills to protect and defend against cyber-attacks
  • Covers adapting to new challenges identified through threat intelligence

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — 112-120 UCAS points
  • Degree: 2:2 — to include computing or a closely-related discipline; or above

Scholarships

  • Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund

    Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.

    Up to £50
  • Performance Athlete Support Programme

    Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.

  • Transform Together Scholarships

    A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Vice-Chancellor's Award

    South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Information Security Officer
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Operations Centre Analyst
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst
  • Security Consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 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 Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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