BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Cyber Security
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Computer Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2027
Overview
Cyber security is one of the fastest-growing fields globally, offering careers with purpose, challenge, and exceptional employability. Our portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is practice-led and industry-aligned, designed to meet the UK’s growing demand for cyber professionals. You’ll gain technical depth in areas such as secure systems, ethical hacking, cloud security, and digital forensics, alongside core computer science concepts and strong ethical foundations. Recognising the increasing prevalence of AI in cyber security for both attack and defence, our programmes explore how artificial intelligence is transforming threat detection, incident response, and adversarial tactics - preparing graduates to address emerging risks in an AI-driven digital landscape. With modules shaped by the industry needs and informed by cutting-edge research in trustworthy AI and secure software engineering, you’ll graduate ready to protect infrastructures and respond to emerging cyber risks. Whether your interest lies in ethical hacking, secure software development, or defending AI-driven systems, cyber security offers a career with purpose, challenge, and exceptional employability. Cyber security graduates are in demand across every sector - and our programmes are built to make you job-ready from day one. The UK continues to experience a significant shortage of cyber professionals, particularly in cloud security, secure software development, and governance. This means excellent prospects for graduates entering the field. Hull’s regional partnerships and industry links ensure real-world projects and placement opportunities, preparing you for roles in government, fintech, health, and beyond. At the frontline of the cyber age
Entry requirements
This course has a range of tariffs for entry. Use the interactive slider to choose a number of points and see the course entry requirements. SLIDE TO SET YOUR POINTS 112 points A LEVELS BBC BTEC DMM Equivalent qualifications and grades are accepted. You meet the entry requirements for this course. How to apply for this course Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points. Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications. Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today. We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year. Additional entry requirements for this course
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill
Fees
International students: £21,520 per year
UK students: £10,050 per year
UK/Home: £10,050 per year
International: £21,520 per year
Start dates
September 2027
Application deadline
UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: 28 Feb – 4 July 2026; Clearing: from July 2026
Campus
- Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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