BSc (Hons) Cyber Security at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

Master the art of safeguarding vital IT infrastructure and launch a high-demand career with our Cyber Security degree.

Faculty: School of Design | Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available. | Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop an understanding about key topics in cyber security. You’ll gain knowledge of the computer industry to better understand the sector; for example, core skills in programming and web development so that you understand underlying infrastructure to provide effective defence of digital platforms. You’ll learn cyber security fundamentals, with modules covering topics such as intrusion detection and prevention. Year one modules include Fundamentals of Cyber Security, CodeLab I, Introduction to Computing, Digital Forensics, Databases, Web Development I.

Career pathways

The range of potential careers in cyber security is huge and ever-growing; from a cyber crimes analyst with the police to roles in government, or responsibility for business cyber security solutions in the public and private sector. Roles include, amongst others: - Penetration tester - Cyber security engineer - Cyber security consultant - Systems administrator - Cyber threat intelligence analyst - Cyber security forensics analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.; BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required.; T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required.; International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.; Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required.; English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 – for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,505 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available

Apply through the official page: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/Connectors/Paperless/bscs_d

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