BSc (Hons) Networks and Cyber Security at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Build the skills that keep our connected world running, from network security to cloud infrastructure, with hands-on experience and industry knowledge.

Department: Computing & Informatics | Duration: 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement or 3 years full-time. You will be enrolled onto the 4-year degree, but can opt out of the placement year. | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Computer Fundamentals, Mathematics for Computing, Programming, Network Essentials, Introduction to Cyber Security, Computing and Society. Year 2: Communications and Networking, Software Engineering, Security Operations (SecOps), Networks and Cyber Management. Final year: Internet and Wide Area Networks, Human Computer Interaction, Individual Project, Digital Futures.

Career pathways

Typical roles include Business Information Specialist, Networking Engineer, IT Technician, Database Programmer, Digital Project Manager, Service Manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement or 3 years full-time. You will be enrolled onto t

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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