Cyber Security BSc (Hons)
Edge Hill UniversityEdge Hill University, United Kingdom
Course overview
Become a front-line defender in the crucial fight for cyber safety. Our industry-aligned BSc (Hons) Cyber Security degree provides the knowledge, tools, and techniques in high-demand areas like ethical hacking, security operations, trustworthy intelligent systems and secure coding, preparing you for a career in this fast-paced field.
Key highlights
- Industry-aligned curriculum preparing you for a fast-paced cyber career
- Develop ethical hacking knowledge, tools and techniques
- Study security operations, a high-demand area of cyber defence
- Explore trustworthy intelligent systems and secure coding practices
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — Text: Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required. You will also need GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. Please note, for all programmes in the Department of Computer Science, a level 2 numeracy qualification is not considered a…
- BTEC: DMM — Text: Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required. You will also need GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. Please note, for all programmes in the Department of Computer Science, a level 2 numeracy qualification is not considered a…
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics
- A-level: BCC-BBC — Text: Typical offer 104-112 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specific subjects are required. You will also need GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. Please note, for all programmes in the Department of Computer Science, a level 2 numeracy qualification is not considered a…
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Overall grade of Merit
- International Baccalaureate — We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points
- Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 45 credits at Level 3, for example 9 credits at Distinction and 36 credits at Merit or 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations. Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted. If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there…
Scholarships
Alumni Loyalty Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount will be automatically applied to international fee-paying students.
Up to £1,000Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award
We are delighted to offer the Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award, a scholarship worth £3,000 for international fee-paying students studying an eligible full-time undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degree
Up to £3,000Sports Scholarship for Applicants
Gold - up to £1,000; Silver - Up to £500; Bronze - Up to £250 per academic year.
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- Security Operations Centre Analyst
- Ethical Hacker
- Secure Software Developer
- Information Security Consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 a year | International: £14,500 a 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 Edge Hill University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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