BSc Computer Science Cybersecurity

The BSc Computer Science (Cybersecurity) at Brunel University London focuses on building computing skills alongside knowledge of cybersecurity. During this programme, students learn how to protect databases, discover phishing attempts, and prevent malicious activities while understanding the technical and ethical aspects of the field.

The course prepares students for roles like cybersecurity analyst, network security engineer, or software developer, as cybercrime can impact mental health and business output negatively. There's an opportunity for students to complete a one-year paid industry placement. This involves working on projects, which improves their chances of employment.

In this programme, students will learn through lectures, laboratories, and team projects. Assessment is through examinations and coursework, with an individual project in the final year. 

Brunel is one of the few UK universities to offer a Cybersecurity pathway within its BSc Computer Science degree, allowing students to specialise early while still gaining a broad computing foundation. The university also hosts regular ethical hacking and cybersecurity competitions to give students hands-on experience in defending against cyberattacks.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma must have a qualification in IT, Computing,  Cybercrime & Security or Engineering. 
• An International Baccalaureate of 30 points is required. Applicants can also qualify if they have at least 120 UCAS points in Computing or Engineering subjects. An overall Merit in Digital Business Services, Digital Support, or Digital Production is also considered.

English Proficiency

• International students need to show they have a good level of English. This means an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with at least 5.5 in each part). Other accepted tests include Pearson (score of 59), BrunELT (63% overall, minimum 55%), and TOEFL (90 overall, with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking,17 in Writing).

The international tuition fee for the BSc Computer Science (Cybersecurity) at Brunel University London for the 2025/26 academic session is £20,400 for full-time, with the same £1,385 fee for the placement year.

Brunel University offers scholarships to help excellent international undergraduate students. Each year, over 100 awards are available, with some providing up to £7,500 annually to help with university fees and living expenses. For the 2025/26 academic year, international undergraduate students funding their studies can receive a £3,000 reduction on their university fees through the Undergraduate International Bursary. 

Additionally, other opportunities include the Vice Chancellor's Undergraduate Excellence Award, Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships.

Graduates of the BSc Computer Science (Cybersecurity) at Brunel University can work in IT-related roles, including:

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Information Security Officer
• Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
• Network Security Engineer
• Security Software Developer
• IT Risk Consultant

Applications for the Brunel University London Computer Science (Cybersecurity) programme are submitted through UCAS. Speak to an AHZ counsellor today for assistance.