Computer Security - BSc (Hons) Degree
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full time. 4 years full time if undertaking foundation year. 4 years full time if undertaking year-long industry placement. 5 years full time if undertaking foundation year and year-long industry placement.
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Computer Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
Often called Cyber Security, our degree in Computer Security explores the technologies and practices designed to protect networks, computers and data from attack or unauthorised access. Cyber security is a growing field in virtually every industry sector, and organisations of all kinds and sizes need to defend themselves from hacking, attacks and data breaches. You can expect industry led course content to prepare you for this which covers the key principles that underpin Computer Security; offensive security, defensive security and information security governance.
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 104–112 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| GCSE | C/4 or above · Subjects: English Language |
| BTEC | DMM · BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma |
| T Levels | Merit |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements
Fees
International students: £16,000
UK students: £9,790
UK/Home: £9,790
International: £16,000
Start dates
2026, 2027
Application deadline
international applicants, September entry
Campus
- Llandaff Campus, United Kingdom
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