BSc (Hons) Computer Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A degree in computer (cyber) security covering the technologies and practices that protect networks, computers and data from attack. Content spans offensive security, defensive security and information security governance, with practical work in a Cisco cyber security lab. Cardiff Met is an academic partner of CIISec and a CREST approved academy.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Technologies | Duration: 3 years full time; 4 years with a foundation year or year-long industry placement; 5 years with both | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Threats and Attacks, Information, Risk and Law, Architectures & Operating Systems, Principles of Programming, Web Design and Databases. Year 2: Secure Systems and Products, Cyber Security Architecture and Operations, Software Security, Networks and Security. Year 3: Cyber Security Management, Cyber Security and Cryptography, Ethical Hacking, a 40-credit Development Project and one option such as Forensics.

Career pathways

Cyber security roles across industry sectors and in defence of business and national UK infrastructure; optional sandwich year placement; progression to taught postgraduate study or PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer for entry to Year 1: 104-112 UCAS tariff points. GCSE: five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above including English Language (or Welsh First Language) and Mathematics (or Mathematics - Numeracy). English language (international applicants): Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent. A levels: minimum three A levels including grades CCC; no specific subjects required; Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM. T Level: Merit; no specific subjects required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: no specific subjects required. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 2 x H5; no specific subjects required. Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades; no specific subjects required (higher level subjects only, minimum grade H4). Scottish Advanced Highers: grades DD; no specific subjects required. Scottish Highers are also considered, alone or combined with Advanced Highers. A foundation year route is available for applicants who do not meet these requirements. Contextual offers are available. Mature applicants with relevant experience or prior learning are considered individually.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time home undergraduate tuition fee; may increase by any level permitted by the Welsh Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time international undergraduate tuition fee. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time; 4 years with a foundation year or year-long industry placement; 5 years with both

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